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16-Apr-2023

‘Ho hum’

This mallard at Constitution Gardens didn’t seem to care that I was standing just feet from him and posed nicely for this uncropped portrait.

Container mural, posted earlier:

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Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/400s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

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Don Mottershead28-May-2023 21:04
He posed because he knew his plumage would look good on that Z7 sensor.
Julie Oldfield26-May-2023 00:27
They are so used to us, they think we are just part of the landscape. Love the detail on his feathers. V
Raymond Ma25-May-2023 21:00
They are so adapted to humans now that at one bird sanctuary I visit they follow me around the whole time I'm there despite me telling them I don't have any food :0) V
carabias25-May-2023 17:59
The art of the pose! BV
Marcia Rules25-May-2023 16:36
In his environment and looking quite comfy!
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal25-May-2023 16:04
Beautiful sharp portrait. V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography25-May-2023 15:57
Superb portrait of this nice mallard, Vote.
bill friedlander25-May-2023 14:58
Nice detailed shot. Looks like he just finished a big meal. V
janescottcumming25-May-2023 12:27
A very relaxed looking guy! V
Pierre25-May-2023 11:31
Un formidable plan rapproché de ce familier canard colvert avec son milieu! V
Fong Lam25-May-2023 10:18
Marvelous closeup of this attractive mallard with excellent details nd colors...V
Dennis Hoyne25-May-2023 01:24
Healthy and content! A neat shot.
Don24-May-2023 22:20
This guy doesn't even seem interested in you as a source of food! Ho hum indeed.
Richard Chu24-May-2023 19:54
Excellent clarity and details! V
Nick Paoni24-May-2023 19:31
Love the details in this close-up portrait. That mud on its face adds interest.
joseantonio24-May-2023 18:32
love those colors in the head.V.
hayl24-May-2023 16:40
He's got all his head colours gleaming for his portrait. Well done.