Beware of those scary ducks! by Helen Betts

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01-Sep-2019	Tim Betts

Beware of those scary ducks!

This family had been sitting on their blanket when the duck approached them, probably looking for a handout. The kids all were frightened and the woman picked up the smallest one, and they left shortly thereafter.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

Just chillin’, posted earlier:

Nikon D850 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
1/1000s f/5.6 at 135.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	01-Sep-2019 14:41:04
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D850
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	135 mm
Exposure Time	1/1000 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(7)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Julie Oldfield		24-Sep-2019 00:57
Adorable! Love her surprised expression. V

joseantonio		20-Sep-2019 04:25
Love those expressions.V.

larose forest photos		20-Sep-2019 03:38
Yep, those mallards are definitely scary ducks (NOT!). Too bad they had that reaction, but a terrific candid on your part. V

Tom Munson		20-Sep-2019 01:33
Terrific candid.

janescottcumming		20-Sep-2019 00:32
Sad they were afraid of the duck and not more curious. Good candid! V

Milan Vogrin		19-Sep-2019 20:13
Nice scene. V

Nick Paoni		19-Sep-2019 19:30
It can be scary for little kids, but I think the duck just wanted a better look at those cool shoes.

Jim Coffman		19-Sep-2019 19:11
Awww, I can't believe they are afraid of a duck!!

victorswan		19-Sep-2019 19:04
Really nice image, from this duck and her behavior to get some food nice work Tim BV