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Posted by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:22 am

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Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina)
Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, FL, on 30 May 2003

Of the ducks I have seen personally the Red-crested Pochard is probably my favorite species. I took about a half-dozen shots of this gorgeous creature. This particular image was hiding in my files; it has not been posted before.

Thanks for looking. Comments, critiques, and reposts are welcome.

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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:27 am
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:27 am
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I love these birds too Sandy, they are so handsome.

I drooled over your other shot of this guy (I am presuming this is the same duck?) and this is another stunning shot, showing his personality as well as his superb plumage.

Just Gorgeous!!!!

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by Bill Whala on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:13 am
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These are incredibly beautiful ducks. You have created a great portrait of this one. I love the framing of this.

Excellent. :)
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:23 am
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Sandy,

Excellent work. The colors on the duck look good and I like the varying green colors in the background. I also like the composition with just the right amount of room above the head and in front of the bill.
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by AlexC on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:31 am
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One of the few ducks to sport a Ferrari Red beak!!!
A wonderful bird I know pretty well!!!, Wonderful!!! 8)
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by Dennis Olivero on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:35 am
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So sweet Sandy. So very sweet. I would knock a little off the top, but you know me... :?
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by Anthony Medici on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:36 am
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WOW. :shock: :shock: Pretty bird. Great picture!
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:02 am
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A very nice photo of one of the prettier ducks around. Red-crested Pochards are very beautiful - some of them can be truly spectacular. He looks like he is starting his molt from the eye outward. These guys peak in about February.
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by Alan Melle on Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:48 am
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Wow! This practically glows. Great shot!
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by Neil Solomon on Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:40 am
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A beautiful duck I have yet to see or photograph. The eye is mesmerizing and the greenery really sets off the bill.
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by matt kuchta on Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:49 am
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What detail! Love those reds. Position of the grassy BG color change is nice too - isn't too abrupt or intersecting the birds eyeline.
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by Alan Murphy on Fri Sep 26, 2003 1:29 pm
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Very nice Sandy. Great detail.
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by Karen S on Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:26 pm
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Sandy this is a spectacular duck. The exposure is perfect and the BG lovely. I really love these ducks. :D
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by Jim Urbach on Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:22 pm
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Sandy,

Beautiful capture. THe green BG is refreshing.

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by KK Hui on Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:05 pm
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An excellent shot, Sandy! :lol:
The two tone bg is particularly nice too ...
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by Ken Newcombe on Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:23 pm
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Sandy,

Love that bright eye, very nice!
 

by NDCheryl on Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:55 pm
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Lovely portrait. Gotta love those colors.
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by Wayne Ellis on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:10 pm
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Lovely detail Sandy.
Comments and reposts welcome

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by Jill on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:34 pm
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Gorgeous image, Sandy. Way to go, my friend!!
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