May 2 2004: Playing Mum by Ray :)


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Spotted this duck sitting on its nest today. Tried to get a bit nearer but they both swam off like a shot.

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/400s f/18.0 at 250.0mm iso800 hide exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

photo and copyright: Ray Pettit

brother_mark		16-May-2004 21:37
Nice shot of the duck with her chicks.

Guest		13-May-2004 17:30
She almost looks proud of herself! Great shot, Ray!

Guest		10-May-2004 18:26
FANTASTIC!

Chris Brooker		03-May-2004 10:37
A very nice capture Ray.

Pall Gudjonsson		03-May-2004 09:55
She sure looks proud !

Guest		03-May-2004 06:28
lovely duckie.

John Buffin		03-May-2004 02:53
That's close enough for me. Nice capture.

Graham Whitehead		02-May-2004 21:43
Who needs to get nearer! Great shot, well composed and filling the frame.

Adalberto Tiburzi		02-May-2004 20:29
Great use of natural light!

Karthik Raja		02-May-2004 20:13
I think they get very protective at this time. Very nice shot Ray.

Guest		02-May-2004 20:08
Very nice shot Ray - now the work starts for her finding enough insects to keep them going if it comes cool again?

Guest		02-May-2004 19:42
Great capture of a very proud mother

Andep		02-May-2004 19:26
Great capture.

penny roots		02-May-2004 19:05
Lovely shot , very well captured .

Jill		02-May-2004 18:33
Excellent Ray.

Guest		02-May-2004 17:18
Fat, sassy and proud duck mum. Nicely captured

Guest		02-May-2004 16:54
I want a baby duck!!!

Robin Reid		02-May-2004 16:48
This is an outstanding image. Great capture!

Guest		02-May-2004 16:45
Wow, what a high quality photo, very nice!