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22-May-2021

Learning the ropes

We always enjoy seeing the ducks and their babies at Constitution Gardens at this time of year. This mother mallard was taking particular care showing her young one the ropes.

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

The diversion, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/640s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Don Mottershead26-May-2021 23:15
Amazing capture! V
Liz Bickel26-May-2021 08:27
What a cool shot!
Fong Lam26-May-2021 03:37
Sweet shot of mom giving swimming lesson to cute fledgling baby.....V
Julie Oldfield26-May-2021 03:34
How darling! V
Dennis Hoyne26-May-2021 01:06
The little one appears a bit distressed.
Nirvan Hope26-May-2021 01:06
Wow, that looks like a newborn, and a bit terrified! At least mom has his back. Great catch.
Hank Vander Velde26-May-2021 00:54
Terrific interaction shot Helen.
bill friedlander25-May-2021 23:20
It has to learn to swim as well as to fly. V
LynnH25-May-2021 22:26
An excellent capture. The baby looks half drowned! V
janescottcumming25-May-2021 22:23
Looks like she is trying to dunk him! I've never seen ducks do this. Great catch. V
Nick Paoni25-May-2021 20:50
What a sweet capture. Love the clarity.
Isabel Cutler25-May-2021 20:49
Cute!
hayl25-May-2021 20:15
Neat behaviour shot. Well done.
Ton T.25-May-2021 18:47
An interesting and beautiful image Helen! V
Pierre Martin25-May-2021 15:31
a splendid behavior capture, crisp picture!
Nestor Derkach25-May-2021 14:12
Mom mallard remembers when her Mom made sure she was ok in the water,
You capture a very nice moment in the life of a young duckling.
Nice sharp image and good composition.
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John Hamers25-May-2021 13:52
Great shot of the duck and her youngster. V!
Raymond25-May-2021 13:41
So sweet