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A Pair of Mallard Ducks

A pair of Mallards in the creek.

16 total reviews 
Comment from iPhone7


Nice work here Barbara. I like how you captured both the male and female in the same frame. They make such a natural pair. The iridescence of the green head on the male is very nicely rendered and immediately stands out in the scene. Nice capture Barbara ~ Steve

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
    Thank you so much Steve!
Comment from Kelly Grant 2


This is a beautiful photo Barbara! Your lighting is gating you s perfect, and the colors ra are so bold and vibrant, it's iust lovely! The reflections in the water you captured are incredible! Great photo!

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
    Thank you so much Kelly!
Comment from Stringbean


Perfectly framed and well composed shot of the pair of Mallard Ducks. Your central composition is visually strong. Superb eye clarity on the gorgeous ducks. Beautiful natural light with sharp focus revel excellent details in the feathers and markings. Your placement of the ducks is beautifully shot.....good timing and good camera techniques. I also like the movement captured in the water and your reflection. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review and six star rating Mary Lynn! It means a lot to me!
reply by Stringbean on 01-Mar-2019
    You are so very welcome Barbara!
    Mary Lynn
Comment from Freelo59


I love mallards and it always seems like there is a green one with a brown one. one must be a male and one a female im guessing? I love the soft ripple in the water.

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 Comment Written 24-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
    Thank you so much for the great review! The one with the green head is the male. The brown one is the female.
Comment from alaskapat


Mallards are such a huge favorite of mine! Here you have captured a pair on the creek, I like that they are facing opposite directions, the male with his gorgeous iridescent green head is well focused, clear to view, shows good detail in feathers, face and bill, good eye contact, I like his reflection on the water underneath him ,the female is well focused, she is nice and clear and shows good detail in her feathers , face and bill, nice eye contact and her reflection underneath. Your exposure is well managed, both of the mallards colors and tones are natural. Well composed with the clear water as background . Well presented!

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review and six star rating Pat! It means a lot to me!
reply by alaskapat on 24-Feb-2019
    Absolutely my pleasure! This s is beautiful!
Comment from Lucas Sizov


Barbara, this is a beautiful photo of Mallard Ducks!!! The composition is classic! All the natural colors are brilliant! Amazing sharpness and clarity! Perfect entry for the contest! Good luck! !!

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 Comment Written 24-Feb-2019


reply by the author on 24-Feb-2019
    Thank you so much Lucas!