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Mandarin duck

Mandarin duck

This is a head shot of a male Mandarin duck.

This is a head shot of a male Mandarin duck.
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Mar, 2015

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Top Choice

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Outstanding Creativity

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Great Image...so detailed, perfect light and dreamy!

Thank you, I just love the hair/feather style!

Love how this appears to work in both directions.
Great framing and focusing, fabulous portraiture !!

Thank you. In some ways I find this duck rather garish, so many colors, it's geometric form giving an almost chiseled look! That is why when presented with the opportunity to take photos of the Manderin Duck I opted for a head shot. And I am so glad I did!

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Wow! Another Favorite! Great work! :)

Thank you

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Love these little ducks.

Thank you.

Nicely done , voted Best Shot

Thank you very much, very kind of you.

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