Three mallards: It was noon when I went to this brook; the mallards were snugged in the shade and it was a few moments before I noticed them since I was concentrating on the reeds.

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Three mallards

Aug 18, 2017 22:29:21 #

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

It was noon when I went to this brook; the mallards were snugged in the shade and it was a few moments before I noticed them since I was concentrating on the reeds. They cooperated by staying snugged.

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Aug 19, 2017 06:52:52 #

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Matt Quinn wrote:

Wow, they really blend in. Had to go to download and then really look to find them. Of course, once I knew they were there, it was easier to spot them. Camouflage is sometimes quite amazing.
Erich

Aug 19, 2017 10:15:22 #

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I had to really hunt. But as stated above, once found, they're easy to see. That's a really neat image.

Aug 19, 2017 11:39:01 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

OK, Matt, I was about to give up but thought if others could find them I ought to be able to. Neat shot and I enjoyed it one I spotted the Mallards!

Aug 19, 2017 12:47:08 #

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

ebrunner wrote:

Wow, they really blend in. Had to go to download and then really look to find them. Of course, once I knew they were there, it was easier to spot them. Camouflage is sometimes quite amazing.
Erich

Thanks Erich. It was a magical moment. I went back this morning after torrential rains last night and will post another later. Matt

Aug 19, 2017 12:48:50 #

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

AzPicLady wrote:

I had to really hunt. But as stated above, once found, they're easy to see. That's a really neat image.

Thank you. They were easier to spot while there. They were pretty dozy and didn't stir even with me moving around. Matt

Aug 19, 2017 12:50:32 #

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

Cwilson341 wrote:

OK, Matt, I was about to give up but thought if others could find them I ought to be able to. Neat shot and I enjoyed it one I spotted the Mallards!

Thanks. It was a magic moment, and somewhat special and almost private to be there alone with them. Matt

Aug 19, 2017 16:41:26 #

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Yep, took a while to find the little blighters! They are rather incidental to the shot - but maybe that's not a bad thing as its all about habitat?

Aug 19, 2017 18:29:07 #

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Matt if you didn't mention about the three ducks I probably would have missed them. That being said objective shot. B/W works well with this shot.

Aug 20, 2017 19:31:58 #

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

magnetoman wrote:

Yep, took a while to find the little blighters! They are rather incidental to the shot - but maybe that's not a bad thing as its all about habitat?

They were hiding and I wanted to respect that. Thanks for the comment. Matt

Aug 20, 2017 19:33:28 #

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

NJFrank wrote:

Matt if you didn't mention about the three ducks I probably would have missed them. That being said objective shot. B/W works well with this shot.

Thanks Frank. I appreciate your comments. Matt

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