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Spring is in the Air - Wood Duck Love


Posted by Bill Whala on Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:23 pm

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Wood Duck Aix sponsa

The official first day of spring is only a week away and these two Wood Ducks are already preparing for the upcoming breeding season.

10D, 600/4 IS, 1.4X, 550EX w/BB, tripod, Eval @ -2/3, Av @ f8, SS 1/160, Fill @ -1 2/3, ISO 200
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Comments and critiques are always welcome. Thanks for looking. :)
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by Juli Wilcox on Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:46 pm
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Great shot, Bill. He's billing and she's cooing. Ahh. 8)
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by Dennis Olivero on Mon Mar 15, 2004 12:37 am
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Wow! This has got to be a one of a kind photo.. Way to go!!
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by taylorm on Mon Mar 15, 2004 1:54 am
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Nice capture under really nice light. The males are so colorful :)
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by Steve Metildi on Mon Mar 15, 2004 2:01 am
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Great interactive shot Bill!

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by Mike Wilson on Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:56 am
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Oh man this is good. One of a kind as Dennis said. Love the view of the males head.
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by NDCheryl on Mon Mar 15, 2004 6:34 am
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Sweet shot. Great interaction and I love the colors. Thanks for posting this unique shot.
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by Larsen on Mon Mar 15, 2004 6:48 am
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Fantastic, every element is lined up perfectly. What a great moment you caught.
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by jnadler on Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:01 am
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Bill:

A magical capture. Very nicely captured :lol:
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Awesome capture Bill. Congrats.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:28 am
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Great interaction, Bill. Looks like she's being somewhat aloof.
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This is a fun behavior to watch, I wish I could have gotten this low of an angle with my shots.

Beautiful detail and great pose. :)
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by Alan Murphy on Mon Mar 15, 2004 10:19 am
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Bill, this preening shot is over the top. Wonderful interaction and a great photo.
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by Tom Bentley on Mon Mar 15, 2004 10:45 am
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Simple stunning. This is an awesome shot!
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by Greg Downing on Mon Mar 15, 2004 10:46 am
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Wonderful photograph! Where was this taken?
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by Bill Whala on Mon Mar 15, 2004 10:51 am
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Greg Downing wrote:Where was this taken?
At a little neighborhood park a few minutes from my house in Littleton. :)
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by Jim Neiger on Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:17 am
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Great interaction and a moving image! :) Way to go, Bill!
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Great capture, Bill :D
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by Rob Palmer on Mon Mar 15, 2004 12:15 pm
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Way to go Bill. An magnificent catch. One of a kind.
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8) 8) 8)
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