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Posted by Ken Newcombe on Sun Mar 14, 2004 5:28 pm

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This Red-headed Duck came in close to shore to pick corn from the bottom of Burlington bay which was being fed to the Swans.

60% crop

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by Bill Whala on Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:28 pm
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My next post was going to be one very similar to this. I'll post something else. :D

This is really very nice. I love the silvery background with these guys.
Great detail in the feathers.
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by Noel on Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:32 pm
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Beautiful portrait, and perfectly executed. I liked finding the little droplets and noticing that we can see all the way through the nostrils!

Can you tell me the name of this duck's hairdresser? :lol:

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by Wayne Ellis on Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:46 pm
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Ken, the water drops on the front of the bird make it.
Comments and reposts welcome

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by Jim Zipp on Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:24 pm
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Beautiful portrait Ken.
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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:33 pm
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Oh man this is perfect!!!
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by AForns on Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:44 pm
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I like everything about this photo. Great looking duck with a perfect complementing surrounding. Congratulations.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:48 pm
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A beauty, Ken.
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by Harvey Edelman on Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:08 pm
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One of your best. (If I could only learn how to be more succint).
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by Juli Wilcox on Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:34 pm
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This species can be very attractive at a distance but up close like this with the solid color on the head makes me drool. 8)
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by Gloria Hopkins on Mon Mar 15, 2004 4:56 am
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This bird looks great in soft light. You have made a wonderful portrait.
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by jnadler on Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:02 am
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Stunning detail and composition!
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by Alan Murphy on Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:01 am
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Perfect Ken.
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by Neil Solomon on Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:46 pm
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Beautiful portrait. The shades of red in the head are amazing.
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by Jill on Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:20 pm
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Simply superb, Ken!!! :) :) :)
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by Penney Goodwin on Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:00 pm
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Wonderful image of a great-looking duck. :)
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