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23-Feb-2025

Waiting

This mallard looks like she might have a nest on a spit of land in the lake at Constitution Gardens. Hopefully there will be more ducks to photograph soon!

More evidence of spring, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/640s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso160 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time23-Feb-2025 13:49:31
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON Z 7
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/640 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (7)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Don Mottershead18-Mar-2025 01:07
Good to see you are packing the big camera. I assume you are getting back to normal after your injury.
Hank Vander Velde16-Mar-2025 16:42
Excellent sharp shot Helen.
Kevin D Warren16-Mar-2025 00:22
She does appear to be nesting - beautiful shot!
Nestor Derkach15-Mar-2025 23:05
Very nice image in flattering light delivered with nice detail the Z7 rocks.
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Claude Gagnon15-Mar-2025 20:58
Already nesting Mrs Mallard !! Nice shot Helen :)) V
Dan Greenberg15-Mar-2025 16:20
Great capture of her in her somewhat camouflaged environment. ~BV~
Jeff Real15-Mar-2025 16:06
He looks quite beautiful sitting there!
Nice work!
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Danad15-Mar-2025 15:53
A very sharp portrait !
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Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal15-Mar-2025 14:08
Captured in a beautiful pose and tack sharp. V
Alain Boussac15-Mar-2025 13:06
Superb capture : beautiful plumage, details, eye-contact and light. V.
pkocinski15-Mar-2025 12:12
Maybe she's just checking out possible nesting places, looking for the one that's "just right".
John Reynolds LRPS15-Mar-2025 09:59
Excellent detail with your trusted camera/lens combination. V.
John Hamers15-Mar-2025 07:49
Fine shot of the malllard in its natural setting and great light. V!
Milan Vogrin15-Mar-2025 06:56
Nice image of mallard. V
jtocaciu15-Mar-2025 06:28
Excellent result. Inspired lens selection. V.
Dan Opdal15-Mar-2025 01:29
What a beautiful nature shot. Stunning! V
Carl Carbone15-Mar-2025 01:00
Nice find and sharp shot.
Don15-Mar-2025 00:42
Sure looks like she could have a nest. Though more often, I'd have thought, they'd crouch down to make it as unobvious as possible. Perhaps she's just thinking about it.
Dennis Hoyne15-Mar-2025 00:35
Such a beautiful environmental duck portrait.
Julie Oldfield14-Mar-2025 23:16
What a cutie. Great eye level capture. V