This shot was taken on last year’s Labor Day weekend. My friend and his family came down here to explore Baltimore and Washington DC area. When we were at The National World War II Memorial , I saw this duck had just finished her bath and got ready for the rest of the day…this Mallard female was so fresh and rich in that colorful dress that I couldn’t resist myself to take her snap.The interesting fact about Mallards is that they swim with their tail held above the water and, when they are alarmed, they spring directly out of the water and into the air. The sudden flight of Mallards can make quite a spectacular sight.
Place-Washgiton, D.C., Camera-Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT with 90-300mm
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4 comments:
oh my ...isn't she adorable...love the details on her father as u have so beautifully captured them...lovely pic
and regarding the artist in Key west...no i did not seek his permission, i was across the street where he sat painting the Key White Lighthouse and I just clicked him :)
Her feathers are beautiful. You took a great close-up shot.
And another Labor Day weekend is coming up! Wonder what you are up to this year. Hopefully you will post sooner than this one. :-)
Wow, you really got up close with this unsuspecting duck. Cool!
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