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On Shallow Pond

On Shallow Pond

A male bufflehead, with its gorgeous iridescent head feathers, takes a leisurely swim on a shallow pond near San Jose, California before suddenly diving for a t...
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A male bufflehead, with its gorgeous iridescent head feathers, takes a leisurely swim on a shallow pond near San Jose, California before suddenly diving for a tasty treat.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

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Dec, 2018

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161

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Platinum

Wonderful picture of this colorful little duck. You got it at just the right time to bring out all the color. ( not easy between lighting and movement).. Cheers to you...

Gorgeous shot.

Platinum

What a great capture of the colors......marvelous

PRO

You captured the light on those head feathers perfectly....how beautiful!! : )

PRO+

Gorgeous colors on this duck's head . . . love the way the rest of the composition serves to accent those iridescent feathers!

Platinum

Love the colours of this duck nice reflection & perfect lighting:-)

How beautiful!

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