Contemplative mallard by Helen Betts

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27-Jun-2020

Contemplative mallard

I think it’s time to go back to Constitution Gardens to enjoy the beautiful setting and the many birds. The museums are still mainly closed, so outdoor venues are pretty much the only option, which is fine with me.

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

A street named after outlaws?? posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/800s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso1000 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	27-Jun-2020 13:41:08
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON Z 7
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/800 sec
Aperture	f/8
ISO Equivalent	1000
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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Jeff Real		31-Aug-2020 17:03
I really love seeing the beauty that you have captured here, Helen! V

Julie Oldfield		29-Aug-2020 13:24
He seems sad. Beautiful though. Love the reflections. V

Don Mottershead		28-Aug-2020 22:58
He looks contented. Nice shot.

Nirvan Hope		28-Aug-2020 01:26
Excellent detail of all the variations of feathers. The beauty of a common mallard is definitely underrated.

larose forest photos		27-Aug-2020 19:36
When I saw the thumb, I thought "Contemplative" and then saw you had used it for your caption. He really does appear so! Lovely shot. V

Nick Paoni		27-Aug-2020 19:16
Cool shot of this drake. Love the reflection.

janescottcumming		27-Aug-2020 16:57
He looks so sad. A wonderful photo with that great reflection. V

hayl		27-Aug-2020 16:38
Deciding whether to swim or not? Great reflection photo.

Tom Munson		27-Aug-2020 15:21
Beautiful tack sharp capture.

Nestor Derkach		27-Aug-2020 14:39
A very nice mallard portrait a great upright pose. Excellent reflection resolution pin sharp. Vote+

Pierre		27-Aug-2020 13:53
Une image très détaillée du beau plumage de ce colvert avec une superbe réflexion! V

Hank Vander Velde		27-Aug-2020 13:29
A well titled and well captured image Helen.

bill friedlander		27-Aug-2020 13:29
Cant seem to make up its mind. V

Claude Gagnon		27-Aug-2020 13:04
Looking at its reflection! Nice shot Helen :))

Graeme		27-Aug-2020 09:37
A fine capture of this mallard duck, Helen.V

Industrial Heritage		27-Aug-2020 08:50
This duck looks not happy. Your capture of it is great.

danad		27-Aug-2020 08:06
A superb "mirror image". V.

joseantonio		27-Aug-2020 04:18
this is just perfect: light, colors and reflections in a beautiful capture.V.