We had a wonderful fall, not too cold, not too windy. The leaves remained on the trees for a good long time making for wonderful reflections on the lake. I took the first photo as the mallards swam towards shore; the colour of the water and the patterns they created are as much a part of the photo as the ducks. The second photo taken on a dull day a few days earlier is all about the duck!
December 20, 2016 at 10:33 am
Our planet is a more beautiful place because of mallards, that’s for sure. Lovely photos, Belinda — you caught the beauty of the mallard and the complexities of rippled water so well.
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December 20, 2016 at 2:47 pm
I’m pretty partial to them😊 Glad you like the photos!
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December 19, 2016 at 2:31 pm
The ripples, light and colours are captured beautifully here, Belinda. I always enjoy seeing Mallards.
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December 19, 2016 at 4:51 pm
Thank you Pete. They’re always good for a smile!
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December 19, 2016 at 11:16 am
Great shots! 🙂 I recently came across two male Mallards with no females. Interesting!
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December 19, 2016 at 12:23 pm
Thanks! Boys night out😊
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December 19, 2016 at 10:05 am
I love the gold flecks hinting of autumn in the reflection in the first photo. The trailing Vs and water ripples add a lovely feel.
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December 19, 2016 at 11:08 am
Thank you, the colour and patterns struck me too!
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December 19, 2016 at 9:26 am
Ducks are such fun. 🙂
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December 19, 2016 at 11:04 am
Mallards top the list😊
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December 19, 2016 at 8:52 am
Love the top shot Belinda—wonderful composition!
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December 19, 2016 at 11:03 am
Thanks very much!
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December 19, 2016 at 1:47 am
What great colours in the water in the first photo, and such sharp details in the second.
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December 19, 2016 at 8:12 am
Thank you. I love mallards, hard to take a bad shot of these characters😊
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