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Dec 5, 2019 21:50:53   #
Annie-Get-Your-Gun Loc: Byron Center, Mi
 
SQUIRL033 wrote:
Got an offer to ride along to Portland, OR, this afternoon to go shoot some mandarin ducks that are hanging out there... they're not native to North America, so these are "escapees" from a local breeder, most likely, but that doesn't make them any less gorgeous, and these two have obviously "gone native" and are living as wild ducks, along with many of their wood duck cousins. It's surprising how much the females resemble wood duck hens. The light was never very good - pretty overcast and dim by the time we got there, and by the time we folded up our tripods, I'd been shooting at ISO 3200 and still only getting 1/125 shutter speeds... definitely gonna go back when it's a bit brighter for more photos!





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Stunning, Squirol. The colors of the Mandarin ducks put the Mallards to shame.

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Dec 6, 2019 06:10:44   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Beautiful images!

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Dec 6, 2019 06:31:38   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Excellent!

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Dec 6, 2019 06:41:10   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Excellent set, Rocky and they are such beautiful birds!

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Dec 6, 2019 07:13:23   #
srscary Loc: Cary, NC
 
Love #2.

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Dec 6, 2019 08:27:49   #
ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL
 
SQUIRL033 wrote:
Got an offer to ride along to Portland, OR, this afternoon to go shoot some mandarin ducks that are hanging out there... they're not native to North America, so these are "escapees" from a local breeder, most likely, but that doesn't make them any less gorgeous, and these two have obviously "gone native" and are living as wild ducks, along with many of their wood duck cousins. It's surprising how much the females resemble wood duck hens. The light was never very good - pretty overcast and dim by the time we got there, and by the time we folded up our tripods, I'd been shooting at ISO 3200 and still only getting 1/125 shutter speeds... definitely gonna go back when it's a bit brighter for more photos!





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SQUIRL033,
They are the most beautiful ducks out there and you were able to enhance their beauty with your captures! Congrats

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Dec 6, 2019 08:29:55   #
In-lightened Loc: Kansas City
 
Nicely done with lower light! Beautiful ducks!

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Dec 6, 2019 08:40:25   #
Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado
 
Beautiful, would like to see them in download. ISO 3200 still looks pretty good! What lens and body?

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Dec 6, 2019 09:35:30   #
Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
 
You've taken some excellent photos.

Dik

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Dec 6, 2019 09:36:20   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
SQUIRL033 wrote:
Got an offer to ride along to Portland, OR, this afternoon to go shoot some mandarin ducks that are hanging out there... they're not native to North America, so these are "escapees" from a local breeder, most likely, but that doesn't make them any less gorgeous, and these two have obviously "gone native" and are living as wild ducks, along with many of their wood duck cousins. It's surprising how much the females resemble wood duck hens. The light was never very good - pretty overcast and dim by the time we got there, and by the time we folded up our tripods, I'd been shooting at ISO 3200 and still only getting 1/125 shutter speeds... definitely gonna go back when it's a bit brighter for more photos!





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Beautiful Ducks . The colors are fabulous despite the poor lighting. We don't have that species in our area and you are blessed with them.

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Dec 6, 2019 10:16:41   #
blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area
 
Beautiful, I love it.

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Dec 6, 2019 10:54:35   #
Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado
 
Excellent images Rocky! Tack sharp~

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Dec 6, 2019 11:09:53   #
woodweasel Loc: bellingham Wa
 
Gorgeous set 👍

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Dec 6, 2019 11:39:25   #
Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown
 
Cute little critters, tasty too.

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Dec 6, 2019 11:47:27   #
Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts
 
Excellent color and sharpness.

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