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Duckling and Drake

Duckling and Drake

A Wood Duck drake takes a drink while a duckling swims past.

A Wood Duck drake takes a drink while a duckling swims past.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 8000/10

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Aug, 2017

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253

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+26

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There is so much to enjoy in this image! A marvelous capture!!

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Amazing Bokeh!!! There is also a Bokeh contest for which this photo would be great !!

OH MY GOODNESS!!! This is such an amazing photograph! You captured such a beautiful moment in every aspect. The bokeh is phenomenal. This is one of my all-time favorite photographs!

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