RichardAlford

Water Wings

Water Wings

This duckling was one of several on display during the annual 'Got To Be NC' festival at the NC State Fairgrounds (5.20.2016). They naturally gravit...
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This duckling was one of several on display during the annual 'Got To Be NC' festival at the NC State Fairgrounds (5.20.2016). They naturally gravitated toward the water (in this case, a pool and waterslide), and as they did so, provided many potential shots, as well as entertainment! As a note, these ducklings were outside under cover, with a significant overcast above.
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Aperture 53/10 ISO 800 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 280/1

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Nov, 2016

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