Lone duck by Helen Betts

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03-Aug-2025

Lone duck

Pretty much the only duck I saw in the lake at Constitution Gardens that day. Most everybody else was on land, perhaps because some ugly vegetation had proliferated in the water.

Queenie making friends at PetSmart, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/500s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Julie Oldfield		07-Sep-2025 01:06
You captured her surrounded by such lovely light. Nice reflection too. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		06-Sep-2025 05:29
Beautiful sharp details and lovely green water colors. v

Dennis Hoyne		06-Sep-2025 04:14
Sharp detail in this wonderful light.

larose forest photos		06-Sep-2025 02:45
Sharp shot of this handsome duck. Very nicely captured. V

Dan Opdal		05-Sep-2025 23:36
Beautiful shot, Helen. Stunning! V

Jeff Real		05-Sep-2025 22:54
You have captured the details so beautifully here! V

Denise J T Lee		05-Sep-2025 22:26
Alone but not lonely. He's having fun. ~VvV~

hayl		05-Sep-2025 19:20
She looks happy enough enjoying some time alone.

Carl Carbone		05-Sep-2025 18:39
She may be an introvert! Nice capture.

Gerard KOEHL		05-Sep-2025 17:43
Cette cane est très belle. V

Blandine Mangin		05-Sep-2025 17:24
very nice capture ! v

joseantonio		05-Sep-2025 14:52
Nice tones in the wáter V