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Mallard duck

Mallard duck

Mallards are large wild ducks which can be found near water in rural and urban areas in most parts of the world. They are known as dabbling ducks referring to t...
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Mallards are large wild ducks which can be found near water in rural and urban areas in most parts of the world. They are known as dabbling ducks referring to their surface-feeding habits; they eat seeds, berries, water and terrestrial plants, insects and shell-fish.
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camera

Canon EOS RP

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 250 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 177/1

location

location

Vaassen, Gelderland, NL

upload_date

upload_date

Jun, 2020

Views

269

Likes

+57

Awards

People's Choice in Dramatic Detailed Bird Feathers Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+23

Superb Composition

+3

Top Choice

Magnificent Capture

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank

Top 30 rank week 1

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Nice detail and colors

PRO

Thank you, he was sleeping and just woke up when I clicked.

Ultimate

Beautiful mallard! Congratulations on your People's Choice award.

PRO

Thank you Jayne. 😊

Ultimate

Great shot Joop! Congratulations on wining the detailed bird feathers challenge! Kurt

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Thank you Kurt. 😊

Congrats! Sweet photo!

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Thank you very much. 😊

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