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Olympian in Training

© Heather Loewenhardt

Olympian in Training

Uploaded: March 17, 2012 | Entered: February 29, 2016 23:00:52

Description

This duck knew how to strut its stuff.
I haven't figured out what the name of this bird is yet. Perhaps some BP Birders can help.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak March 17, 2012

a cool pose! #1450212

Ellen Hodges March 17, 2012

Very cute capture, Heather!! Haven't seen that type of bird before!!! #10042411

Jeffrey R. Bange March 17, 2012

Great capture Heather of this cool looking duck, looks like he's speed skating. #10042445

Jack Gaskin March 18, 2012

I'm stumped as its not in my Guide to N. American Birds.
OUTSTANDING CAPTURE BTW

Jack #10042802

Michelle Alton March 18, 2012

Maybe try Hawaian birds?

Love the way it appears to be a figure skater! Great catch, Heather. #10042826

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 18, 2012

Great timing, pose and capture! #10042827

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 19, 2012

Too cute for words, Heather. Very well timed and captured!! #10043963

Gord MacEachern March 19, 2012

Love the timing and detail Heather, not a duck I am familiar with!! #10044093

Mary K. Robison March 19, 2012

Not sure which is cuter, Heather: the bird's pose, or your perfect title. The sunlight gives its wing and bill an intriguing silvery look.
Cool catch! #10044231

Leslie McLain level-classic March 19, 2012

Adorable capture, Heather. #10044305

Robert R. Goodman March 19, 2012

Hi Heather,Now that is a bird I never get to see.Beautiful capture my friend!!!! #10044317

Patti Coblentz March 19, 2012

How cute is this!!!? Wonderful timing, Heather!
PS: bet Val would know #10044432

Mike Clime March 19, 2012

What a cute capture, Heather! #10044989

Tammy Espino March 19, 2012

Excellent capture!: ) #10045168

Mary Timman March 19, 2012

Wow...what a shot Heather. Looks like he's trying to get rid of that darn band though. #10045559

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe March 19, 2012

Awesome detail and pose Heather! Not sure. #10045605

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 21, 2012

Fantastic timing Heather. Looks like a duck. #10047973

Daniella Puente March 21, 2012

Cool close detail! #10048096

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 24, 2012

Great title for this very cute image my friend, WTG!! <>< #10052105

Anthony G. Comella March 24, 2012

This guy posed for you perfectly!! #10052261

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