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Upon Reflection

© Val Feldman
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Upon Reflection

Uploaded: August 19, 2011 | Entered: July 10, 2015 13:59:06

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~Female Mallard~

I love the looks of a female mallard...so soft and sweet and seemingly, so prim and proper, too :) Photo taken at Brackenridge Park, San Antonio, TX. Resub 07/15 Animals

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 4/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 280, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 19, 2011

Such a pretty lady, Val, and a lovely portrait of her. Great color, detail and clarity. So sorry about the heat and drought -- I feel guilty telling you we have had a lovely August. Maybe some of our rains and coolness will come your way. #1402204

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 19, 2011

You captured her Beautifully Val!! #9614422

Ron McEwan August 19, 2011

She likes the looks of herself too. Great job on this image Val so well done in difficult lighting. I can't believe how you all can stand it. My daughter and son-in-law left yesterday to go back to Round Rock. They said that the green was so bright it hurt their eyes up here LOL. And we got burned up ourselves. #9614445

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 19, 2011

Fantastic light and tone, Val. Beautiful portrait. #9614463

Patricia Seidler August 19, 2011

She is a beauty and so is this wonderful photo of her and her reflection Val.

I dont know how you can stand such heat. Im dying when its humid and only in the high 80s! #9614465

Monnie Ryan August 19, 2011

Wish I could have shipped some of the torrential rain we got last night down to you! The heat here has moderated and it drops to mid-60s here (or lower) at night, so it's quite comfortable finally. Very pretty portrait of this little cutie, Val! Stay cool! #9614560

Robert R. Goodman August 19, 2011

Hi Valarie,My friend I would trade all those ligthning images for a beautiful capture like this.We do not see any ducks in the summer,Absolutely beautiful.I'm about ready for summer to be over,we haven't had a below 100 degree day since mid May!!!!!! #9614628

Anita Hogue August 19, 2011

A beautiful capture! She does look prim and proper!
Love the reflection! #9614671

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 19, 2011

Excellent reflection, clarity and colors, Val. I sure hope you all get relief soon from the heat. #9614805

Karen Slagle August 19, 2011

What a sweet capture, Val. Don't you love the way these ducks look you right in the eye? The weather service says we are in for at least 3 more months of drought, worst year I've ever lived thru. #9614840

Freddy Bland August 19, 2011

What a beauty she is! Fit for a king! Wonderful clarity and colors, framing and dof! What a reflection she casts!! A real beauty!!! #9614895

Don Christiana August 19, 2011

Val, perfect capture of one of natures beauties. Great colors and lighting. Have a great day...and stay cool. #9614899

Gord MacEachern August 19, 2011

Hi Val, I too like the looks of the female mallard. You really nailed this little lady! Perfect lighting, colors, detail, and reflection!!
#9614902

Rony Sagy August 19, 2011

Wonderful capture, Val, and great title. 100 degrees? I guess I should not complain about the constant fog/drizzle here. No sun, limited visibility, winds and temps . . .in the 60s. #9615096

Ann Coates level-classic August 19, 2011

Absolutely beautiful image here Valarie. I love the colours and the reflection. #9615170

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 19, 2011

She is so beautiful and delicate, Val! Wonderful reflection too! :-) k #9615318

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 19, 2011

Isn't she a beauty, Ms V!! And you've managed to snap yourself an outstanding shot! The color, reflections, detail and crop are amazing!! #9615453

Patti Coblentz August 19, 2011

She is indeed a beauty! What wonderful colors, reflections, and details, Val! School started on Monday and so did the cooler weather...like they go together. I'll take the heat ver winter, anyday, though :) #9615567

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 20, 2011

She's a beauty Val and is certainly overlooked when she's surrounded by those colorful males. Wonderful lighting, detail and reflection!

I hope you get some relief from that heat, that would be unbearable for me. #9615989

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 20, 2011

Glad you have enough water for this beautiful little creature, Val! Gorgeous lighting, colors, clarity, reflections, & focus on the face! Exceptional work & I expect to see this again, my friend!
Hard for me/us to image living in that heat,Val! Hope it cools down soon!
Hope you are doing well also! #9616782

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 20, 2011

Beautiful capture Valerie! #9617154

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 21, 2011

Terrific capture and title, Val, excellent comp and lighting!

Debby #9617767

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 21, 2011

We have had 89 days in Del Rio and I can appreciate this girl taking a cool stroll. Excellent reflections and capture Val. We did get a bit of rain last week in the evening. #9618520

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 21, 2011

It's a wonderful portrait of this Mallard, love the perfectly clear symmetry of the reflection. Looks like she's so self-assured of her looks and poses so beautifully for the camera. Great work Val. #9619108

Thomas E. Hinds August 21, 2011

Amazing detail, light, and the reflection is superb! What a beautiful bird! This is just perfect, Val! #9619138

Gina Cormier August 22, 2011

hmmmmm....hope I didn't lose my recipe for duck a'lorange.

<---running to get my cookbook #9620149

Julie Burnett August 22, 2011

They always give you the sweetest poses, V, what do you offer in return??? I've always wondered if you keep a pocketful of duck treats on you, hummmm..... Gorgeous portrait with fantastic color, clarity and reflections!! #9620487

Tammy Espino August 22, 2011

Fantastic!!!! #9620948

Julianne Bradford August 23, 2011

What a primley amused sweetie! Great one Val! #9623366

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 23, 2011

The lighting on this girl is fantastic, Val! The smooth water and reflection finish this off nicely! #9623747

Anita Tykwinski August 25, 2011

Absolutely gorgeous...looks like she's standing on glass or ice...wonderful! #9628844

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 07, 2011

The light, the detail and colouring together with the reflection makes this a stellar image Val. #9659229

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