King of the Pond

© Ellen Hodges

King of the Pond

Uploaded: November 23, 2014 07:53:57 | Entered: November 23, 2014 07:54:53

Description

A beautiful Mandarin duck at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Have a great day, friends!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.50, ExposureTime: 1/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 128.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 23, 2014

Magnificent colors and feather detail on this outrageously beautiful mandarin. What a handsome fellow he is, Ellen! Great capture! #1598299

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic November 23, 2014

Aren't they gloriously beautiful! Love his surrounds! #11193696

Tiia Vissak November 23, 2014

a beautiful capture! #11193706

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 23, 2014

Great color and capture! #11193752

John Connolly November 23, 2014

A fantastic capture of natures artwork Ellen! What a beautiful bird! #11193766

Bill Whala November 23, 2014

Very pretty capture, Ellen. #11193791

Leslie McLain level-classic November 23, 2014

Beautiful capture and colors, Ellen. #11193793

Jeff Sielski November 23, 2014

Beautiful capture Ellen!!! #11193828

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 23, 2014

Seems Mandarins are always perfecly clear and colorful..surely beautiful Ellen! #11193829

Sheri Whala November 23, 2014

Very cool! #11193915

David Phalen November 23, 2014

Fabulous light, comp, colors and clarity!! #11193925

Kathy Salerni level-classic November 23, 2014

There is nothing better than seeing a Mandarin duck and you have captured it perfectly, Ellen! #11193945

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 23, 2014

A beautiful bird and capture, Ellen! #11194003

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 24, 2014

So beautiful! #11194093

Mary K. Robison November 25, 2014

What a beauty to find and capture, Ellen! The vivid colors are stunning, and the clarity is exceptional. Wonderful light as well. Fave! #11194556

Marijana Fajgl November 25, 2014

He is wonderful, Ellen. Fantastic capture. #11194795

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 26, 2014

Great details and colors Ellen!,
Amalia #11195420

Carol L. Fowler November 26, 2014

Beautiful background for the beautiful bird! #11195594

November 27, 2014

Wouldn't you like to have this one for a pet, imagine how many photo opportunities you'd get! The clarity & details & subject are perfect. #11195977

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 02, 2014

Oh, what a beauty!! Wonderful capture, Ellen! Wonderful color and detail!! #11199433

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