Mallard Take-off
by Judi Dressler
Title
Mallard Take-off
Artist
Judi Dressler
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The pond was busy with all kinds of activity in the early morning. Lots of Mallard ducks were hanging out, some going in for a swim, while others stayed on the grass nearby. Mergansers were busy fishing for crayfish in the pond, and the occasional little Bufflehead duck would dive underwater, looking for something tasty to eat. Occasionally someone would fly off; this Mallard drake looks so handsome showing off his colors in the golden light of dawn as he takes off, a few water droplets falling as he flies away.
Perhaps the most familiar of all ducks, Mallards occur throughout North America and Eurasia in ponds and parks as well as wilder wetlands and estuaries. They are ancestors of most strains of domesticated ducks; the ancestral wild Mallard is a trim, elegant, wary, fast-flying bird. The male’s beautiful green head, gray flanks, and black tail-curl make it the most easily identified duck. Mallards have long been hunted, and almost all domestic ducks come from this species.
Photo taken on December 25, 2020, in Littleton, Colorado
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Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This stunning image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art Forever with You – Creative and Unique Outdoor Images” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2021 June: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Also feel free to post your feature on our group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/296998814248643/ Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan (June 28, 2021)
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
NAJE Foto - Nelly Rodriguez
Great capture! This photo/art has been featured on GYA group's home page.
Terry Hi
Such a beautiful pic, Judi! Voted for it in WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY - FEB 2021 contest. Following you. Terry
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L … voted for this beautiful piece in the WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY - FEB 2021 contest
Dawn Currie
Congratulations! This fine image of an identified wild bird is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. Please take a moment to add it to the 2021 Features Archive and Thanks discussion for additional visibility.
Shoal Hollingsworth
Wonderful work. Thank you for submitting your image to the Ducks, Geese and Swans Only Group where the image is now featured on the home page. Feel free to post this in the Featured archive in the group discussion page section L/F
Jordan Hill
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Facebook Group - Images That Excite You!
Murray Rudd
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group 'Promote Your Work Here and Get Noticed.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured image(s) in the Group's featured image archive (l/f and pinned, www.pinterest.ca/tendrelimages/01-promote-your-work-here-get-noticed/)
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