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Nature's Brushstroke

© Mary Beth Lambert

Nature's Brushstroke

Uploaded: February 09, 2009

Description

Once in a long, long while - beauty falls in your lap when you least expect it. A trip to a park in California with my grandson and daughter led to an afternoon with this unbelievable creature, a rare Mandarin duck and its mate. Is this my reward for something??

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 190.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 09, 2009

Wow, lucky! Beautiful duck and colors.....I am still trying to find a wood duck! #1081396

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 09, 2009

Lucky for you, Mary Beth. This colorful little duck is wonderful. Fabulous details and colors. Thanks for sharing. #7147099

Monnie Ryan February 09, 2009

All I know is I'm glad you shared a little of your luck with us! I've never seen anything quite like it. Outstanding! #7147130

Ruth Grimm February 09, 2009

Love the title! Love the vivid colors of this bird! LOVE your iomage, Mary Beth! #7147793

Tammy D. Ferren February 10, 2009

How lucky is right! Beautiful colors and capture! #7148880

Ellen Hodges February 10, 2009

Gorgeous capture, Mary Beth. #7150243

Ron Roberts February 13, 2009

BEAUTIFUL SHOT YES WHAT LUCK I SEE THE EFP ARE MOUNTING YOU HAVE ABOUT TEN BLUE RIBBONS WAITING AT THE CAMERA CLUB FOR YOU...RON... #7159999

February 21, 2009

I've never seen a duck like this before! At first I thought it was a toy from the small pic and decided to click on it to see, and OMG this is so wonderful! You are truly blessed. So happy that you had your camera with you. #7190401

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