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This is the female Paradise Shelduck, which are endemic to New Zealand. Whats cool about this species is that the male and female are very different in appearance, but equally as cool looking. They are a very large duck the size of a small goose, similar in size to a brant goose in NA. They can be found in virtually any body of water and frequent local duck ponds which makes for an easy target to shoot. Admittedly after only being here for a year and a half, I just walk past them now unless they are doing something really cool or the setting is special. It is amazing how quickly we get accustom to our surroundings and grow tired of what's actually really amazing. I recently took some time to appreciate this species again.
Nikon D7200 600mm f4 F7.1 1/1250th ISO 400 www.mikeashbeephotography.com Thanks for looking,
Michael Ashbee mikeashbeephotography.com |
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