The Threesome
Uploaded: August 17, 2009
Yesterday I opened the door on the "duck house" and my 2 1/2 month old wild mallards had their first taste of freedom. The six of them promptly flew off...with 5 returning by the afternoon. I let the five out this morning and these 3 returned quickly. They loved pulling on these hemock branches. The other two came back by late morning. I am still hoping that number six will find his way home.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80
Sam Britt August 17, 2009
Terrific wildlife capture, Jane. Great timing. #1169478Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 17, 2009
Beautiful shot, Jane!!! :-) k #7859458Ann Coates August 17, 2009
Wonderful capture and story Jane. #7859670Steven W. Lepak August 18, 2009
Bravo Jane! Great capture & story. Better prepare the bath tub for winter. Best regards, Steven #7864098Nick Lagos February 16, 2010
Being a Duck lover I'm sure you would have seen and witnessed lots of wonderful moments as they grew up and seen their different little personalities develop... I like how they interact with the plant here....they like to do this to hibiscus too #8386038Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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