Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Mallard on a Wall






Don't you just love the luminous colour on this mallard's neck? I just happened to have my new camera with me and I tried out the special setting for pets! Quite pleased with this one.

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42 comments:

  1. Ebie30 June 2009 at 21:10

    Beautiful shot and love the lily ponds, too!

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  2. Nessa30 June 2009 at 21:30

    This photo is so 3-D. very nice.

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  3. Reasons30 June 2009 at 21:40

    It's gorgeous. It's tuesday, but it's gorgeous. xx

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  4. Rosaria Williams30 June 2009 at 22:03

    Your camera has special settings for pets? I need to get one of those. Lovely.

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  5. Unknown30 June 2009 at 22:13

    I LOVE this picture! It is just beautiful. I had pet Mallard ducks when I was growing up. Six of them. They always stayed right in my yard and followed me everywhere. Then my mom got mad and gave them away. The people said the ducks flew away and never went back.

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  6. VALKYRIEN30 June 2009 at 22:52

    I love both the little pond - and the mallard! They have such gorgeous colors!

    Great shot!

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  7. imbeingheldhostage30 June 2009 at 23:11

    I actually love that blue part that looks purple when the sun hits it. I could stare at a mallard all day :-)

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  8. ® ♫ The Brit ♪ ®30 June 2009 at 23:15

    Wow! Beautiful photo Maggie!
    And I absolutely love the combination of colours together with the blue flowers...
    Big Hug X

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  9. Unknown1 July 2009 at 00:18

    The mallard's colors definitely set off the reflections in the water. Beautiful picture : )!

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  10. Unknown1 July 2009 at 00:41

    You're right.The reflections off the mallard's neck are beautiful!Good shot!

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  11. Deb1 July 2009 at 01:51

    The incredible colors of nature! You and your new camera captured this shot perfectly!

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  12. Wendy1 July 2009 at 02:05

    Special settings for pets? How wonderful! I've never heard of that. Guess it's time for a new camera. LOL!
    He looks so colourful!

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  13. Martha Z1 July 2009 at 03:17

    A wonderful shot. I like the subject and compostion

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  14. LorMil1 July 2009 at 03:55

    What a beautiful capture of the mallard, nice tones and light.

    Jew Wishes/Lorri

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  15. Hilary1 July 2009 at 04:37

    Beautiful indeed. You'd think he'd have been spooked off but I can see that the Mallard lingered on. ;)

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  16. david mcmahon1 July 2009 at 06:29

    Good work, Maggie. Great to see the house is rid of the varmints, too!

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  17. Jeni1 July 2009 at 07:10

    And proud you should be of that pic too cause you really did good with it! Love the teal color there and so regal looking that duck is too!

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  18. mick1 July 2009 at 07:13

    Nice photo with good color on both the bird and the pond.

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  19. Guy D1 July 2009 at 07:22

    Great shot Maggie, such a beautiful bird.

    Cheers
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  20. Arija1 July 2009 at 07:43

    A cute guy contemplating the watery possibilities.

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  21. Suburbia1 July 2009 at 07:57

    Hee hee! A special setting for pets? How funny.
    Yes I have always been fascinated by that beautiful colour green and also the purple on his wing. I remember liking the colours very much as a child.
    Lovely photo. Great to have a new camera. Was it a birthday present?

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  22. Carletta1 July 2009 at 07:58

    Those reflections are so clear!
    Great shot of Mr. Mallard.

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  23. Strawberry Jam Anne1 July 2009 at 08:14

    A very handsome chap. I agree with you about the beautiful colours. A x

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  24. SandyCarlson1 July 2009 at 11:31

    I would be pleased, too. This is lovely. I wonder if he is decided whether or not to go in!

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  25. Daisy1 July 2009 at 11:43

    So pretty - I love ducks!

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  26. Kerri Farley1 July 2009 at 13:04

    Lovely! Looks like the camera is working nicely.

    I love the blue on his wings, too!

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  27. penny1 July 2009 at 13:33

    The males always have such beautiful feathers... its not fare to the girls. Nice shot:)

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  28. Regina 1 July 2009 at 13:37

    So cute. Beautiful shot.

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  29. floreta1 July 2009 at 15:06

    nice picture of the duck! the colors match him.

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  30. Tulip1 July 2009 at 15:43

    cute mallard waiting for somebody to swim together.

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  31. Marian Dean1 July 2009 at 17:29

    You certainly have an eye for a good shot. The colours all meld together beautifully.

    Love Granny

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  32. cheshire wife1 July 2009 at 17:52

    Lovely shot! I just love that shade of green.

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  33. 2sweetnsaxy1 July 2009 at 18:32

    I really like this shot. I think it's very pretty and the composition is perfect. There's something very nice about the lily pads, shadows and the addition of the flowers in the corner that are the perfect touch.

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  34. Tammie Lee2 July 2009 at 02:49

    Very cute photo~

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  35. Rose2 July 2009 at 14:28

    Their heads are almost iridescent--beautiful photo!

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  36. Unseen India Tours2 July 2009 at 18:59

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  37. Anonymous2 July 2009 at 19:08

    Yes, they are pretty colourful aren't they. This one is gorgeous.

    CJ xx

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  38. Salute2 July 2009 at 21:58

    Please stop by and get your award.

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  39. Gone Back South2 July 2009 at 22:07

    I think he's thinking: "I should really get in that water and start diving for fish ... but it's sooooo lovely and warm here ... another few minutes won't hurt".

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  40. San2 July 2009 at 22:44

    That is astonishing color, Maggie.

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  41. Bim4 July 2009 at 06:13

    very nice composition - and very intrigued by your camera's pet setting.

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  42. Inday7 July 2009 at 10:53

    I'm not lucky with my new camera. One week after its purchase, it went "kaput". So I cannot take photos as beautifully justified by your gorgeous colourful Mallard.

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