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Ring-necked Duck - QUACK!


Posted by Mike Wilson on Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:27 am

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One of the more expressive closeups I got last winter at Santee was this male that seemed to be asking for more cracked corn from the kids that were nearby. This shot barely shows the colorful ring around its neck (on the left side under the bill) that I hope to get more of this winter. Some may remember this one. Cropped 20%.
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by Bill Whala on Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:47 am
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Ducks always look so happy when they quack. :)

I love the expression. Crop and composition are up to your usual high standard.

Another winner in my book!!
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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:51 am
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This is excellent!!!
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Oct 13, 2003 12:14 pm
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A fine shot, Mike.
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by Alan Murphy on Mon Oct 13, 2003 12:22 pm
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Mike, Great shot. Love the open bill. Looks a little soft around the eye. Great exposure.
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by Bob Ettinger on Mon Oct 13, 2003 12:27 pm
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Mike,

Great title and good image.
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by Matt Cox on Mon Oct 13, 2003 2:13 pm
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Great shot, Mike. Very nice moment, composition, and excellent job getting detail in the blacks and the whites.
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by LHays on Mon Oct 13, 2003 3:14 pm
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I just knew you'd post another duck......now you've put me in a dither for the rest of the day. All I can do right now is scout out possible locations for later. An excellent shot....oh I do love the open bill....he seems so happy. Fantastic detail and a perfect composition.
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by Neil Solomon on Mon Oct 13, 2003 5:31 pm
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Mike,

I always like the look of the water droplets on the duck's head. A little teflon hair spray goes a long way :D
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by Sheri Whala on Mon Oct 13, 2003 6:39 pm
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I like this one a lot! The open bill is wonderful!
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by Ken Newcombe on Mon Oct 13, 2003 6:42 pm
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Mike,

A very nice moment catured as it open the beak. I never realized how square the back of the head ibefore.
 

by KK Hui on Mon Oct 13, 2003 7:27 pm
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What a wonderful shot you have here, Mike! :lol:
The exposure is impressive ...
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Tue Oct 14, 2003 5:26 am
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Excellent shot. The exposure looks great with plenty of detail in the head. Love the open bill and the water drops.
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by Anthony Medici on Wed Oct 15, 2003 4:53 pm
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Nicely done. I agree with the others. :D
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by Greg Downing on Wed Oct 15, 2003 7:09 pm
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Very sweet! I would have liked even a little lower angle, though it is still a gorgeous shot the way it is.
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