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Bring it on Peacock!!

Bring it on Peacock!!

Duck Hanging out in Maui Hawaii.

Duck Hanging out in Maui Hawaii.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/16 ISO 2500 Shutter 10/200 Focal Length 3000/10

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Sep, 2015

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Man what an amazing capture of the bird Mark. You should seriously put this shot in Audobons contest next year. it is exquisite and I love the capture of the water over his feet....

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thank you breada , I think he is a woodduck of some kind.

Perfect title Mark!! This duck would give a peacock competition in the beautiful colors category!! Great capture!! :)

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Thank you very much. How is chip doing?

Perfect pose, perfect capture!

Agree with Nina...gorgeous bird!!

Excellent shot !

wow - gorgeous colors!!!

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beautiful, Mark - perfect focus and the color is to die for!

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One of the most beautiful birds I've ever seen....wonderful capture Mark

You nailed it Mark. Simply gorgeous.

Absolutely gorgeous :)

What a masterpiece and so close too. You should be taking a few ribbons home for this one!!!

Voted Image of the Month vol 2

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Beautiful colours in the feathers.

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Very amusing title and most equisite duck :-D Gorgeous colours beautifully captured. :-D

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Looks like a mandarin duck..the males have such beautiful colourful plumage.Beautiful shot:-)

Oh lucky you. The mandarin duck is my absolute favorite duck. Perfect shot. I have thought about getting a pair of these.

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Mandarin Duca an asian bird quire beautiful. There seems to be over saturation or a color balance issue with this shot Great shot!

Thank you for entering my Duck Photo challenge, It was a tough decision, this photo came in 4th.

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Beautiful capture and colouring! Thank you for joining my "Ducks" challenge! Good Luck!

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