Sitting Pretty - Mallard Drake

© Jane Hirst

Sitting Pretty - Mallard Drake

Uploaded: December 27, 2009

Description

The poor ducks have to be hardy now that it is cold and snowny. The open water of the nearby creek attracts a large group. The low winter sun caught this fellows head nicely. ISO 800, F8, S 1/500.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Susan Weisensel December 27, 2009

Nice capture Jane, I love the snow on his bill. #1220189

James N. Carpenter December 27, 2009

Beautiful Jane, very well done. James #8249962

Daniella Puente December 27, 2009

I love ducks...and what precious details you capture on this Jane! #8250175

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