Duck in a Gum Tree

© John Connolly

Duck in a Gum Tree

Uploaded: May 29, 2016 13:29:38 | Entered: May 29, 2016 13:30:27

Description

This is somewhat of a rare sight where I live.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 29, 2016

A duck in a tree is also a rare sight for me, John. Great catch!!! #1659248

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 29, 2016

It sure gave you a nice pose - Well captured John! #11479467

Candace M. Cleveland May 29, 2016

He has beautiful color and feathers! Great capture John.

#11479468

Lynn M. Whitt May 29, 2016

A great find and capture. #11479508

Natasha Pliss level-classic May 29, 2016

It's a beautiful bird and wonderful capture, John! The brown, beige and green colors are so good together and the perspective is very impressive. So well done! #11479509

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 29, 2016

Great find and capture. Love the colors of the duck, comp. and catchy title. #11479518

Marijana Fajgl May 30, 2016

She is beautiful, John! Great capture! #11479585

John Benway May 30, 2016

Very nice indeed John, beautiful light, color and pose. #11479586

Joy Rector May 30, 2016

love the comp #11479631

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 30, 2016

Wonderful find and capture,John!! like your pov here! #11479639

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 30, 2016

Great composition and details, John. Interesting looking duck. #11479670

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 30, 2016

Well seen and captured, John. #11479691

Rudi Reiner level-classic May 30, 2016

Excellent comp, duck's almost invisible at a quick glance! #11479755

Martha R. Mazon level-classic May 30, 2016

What an interesting looking duck, John! He looks a bit confused...or is he just enjoying the view? Terrific capture! #11479775

John Connolly May 30, 2016

Thank you for all your kind comments! #11479933

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 06, 2016

What precious capture John, love the look of this duck perched on the tree trunk. It has one of a kind color. #11483020

Chris Ebben June 27, 2016

You certainly were in the right place at the right time to get this one!! Not the usual things you see in a tree, that's for sure. Well spotted & taken=^..^= #11488865

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