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Duck Soup

Mallards in Duckweed

22 total reviews 
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Yeah,Grace!
Those things tend to be rather noisy no matter what they're doing!
Your photo of this small 'squadron' of them in the Duckweed covered water looks great,my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2019
    So true! Thank you :)
reply by Sean T Phelan on 26-Apr-2019
    Lol! : )
Comment from cleo85


This looks like Duck's country of Cockcaigne. I wonder how it feels to swim and feast in a tasty soup.
You choose a performable angle, placing the ducks diagonally, which pleasant to view. The tight framing is adequate. The composition is balanced. Light and colors look natural.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you kindly for the lovely review!
reply by cleo85 on 25-Apr-2019
    Always, you're welcome. :o)
Comment from MKFlood


Uhhhhhhhh...if I was gonna add duck in my split pea soup, I would at least pluck and gut em..come to think of it duck is a fatty bird.. too greasy for soup.. better to bake or grill..wink. cool capture. The angle of the shot of these ducks in the algea water is great. The clarity is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Lol!! It reminds me of pea soup too! Thank you for your nice comments!
Comment from blujdrawings


Intriging title here , again you brought out such good detail and crisp colour of such a wonderful bird . The expressions and movements captured are well done . Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you kindly :)
Comment from alaskapat


This is so cool, it looks like they are on a green carpet, the mallards really stand out from the green tones, well focused, nice clear image , I like that you captured eight mallards in this scene, good storytelling! Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you
Comment from ArtistCharles


Amusing picture, it looks like they are on a putting green. The green color of the duck weed really makes them stand out. Nice detail and strong focus in the shot. Well done.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you :)
Comment from Sange


Hahaha! I know that sound well!
It's been a long time since I have seen the carpet of duckweed covering our wetland Waters. I only see this at Flamingo Garden where the small pond is for their injured birds.
I like the earth tone colors, the busy dabbling ducks, your POV, focus on all eight and the fine white balance control.
Nice work Monty!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you Sange! It is such a funny sound :)
Comment from adriansart


Its a wonderful photo to start off with they all seem to be acting as decoys!
The green duck weed maks a solid and welcoming background colour this also makes the ducks pop out at you, the amusing title brings a smile to the face and I think its the most apt of titles!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you for your great comments :)
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice shot with the 8 ducks well separated. The colors are very good and the duckweed makes a great background. Excellent detail in the mallards too.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you!
Comment from Kelly Grant 2


This is a beautiful photo! Great lighting and composition! Nice color and detail you were able to capture! This is definitely a pleasure to view! Thank you so much for sharing!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019
    Thank you!
reply by Kelly Grant 2 on 25-Apr-2019
    You?re welcome!