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male mallared even closer

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This mallard was attempting to sleep on the shore, so I took advantage of the situation. What I love about this is the different feather textures and collors...
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This mallard was attempting to sleep on the shore, so I took advantage of the situation. What I love about this is the different feather textures and collors
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have to agree...the colors and textures are lovely!

Nice shot!!

Thank you. I was lucky that all the ducks weren't awake yet so it gave me more time to get the shot.

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lovely shot.

Thank you. I was lucky that the ducks weren't totally awake yet so they stayed put. LOL

Beautiful iridescent green and the feathers look so soft!

thank you. I couldn't get over how the texture of the wings was so evident when up close.

Great photo, good luck in the contest - VOTED

thanks again for voting for it. Linda

Wonderful photo, good luck in the Mastering Retouching Photo Contest - Voted

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