I watched as this mallard trod carefully on a fine sheen of ice that had formed on the lake. It was late afternoon and I was taken by the light. At this time of the year no matter how grey and wet the day the golden hour truly is golden.
Thanks Tom! Ducks and other birds suffer very little heat loss through their feet, they have a counter current heat exchange system. Rather interesting to read up on.
December 27, 2018 at 2:01 am
Wow
. Love the detailing 😃
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December 27, 2018 at 9:23 am
Thanks very much!
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November 14, 2018 at 4:51 pm
Wonderful capture! I don’t see how they can cope with the cold as they do, keeping their body temps at 104 degrees F!
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November 14, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Thanks Tom! Ducks and other birds suffer very little heat loss through their feet, they have a counter current heat exchange system. Rather interesting to read up on.
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November 14, 2018 at 12:20 pm
Beautiful. Dainty left foot.
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November 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm
Thanks😊
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November 14, 2018 at 11:31 am
The light reflects very well the colour of the duck, love the pic.
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November 14, 2018 at 1:31 pm
Thank you Greta, pleased you do.
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November 14, 2018 at 10:43 am
Poor little bird! You’ve made a fine photo of it, but I feel sorry for the duck.
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November 14, 2018 at 11:24 am
They are hardy. Thanks Anneli.
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November 14, 2018 at 9:26 am
She is a beauty, I love how you captured the lighting on her face and eye!
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November 14, 2018 at 11:20 am
Thank you Donna. I caught her at the right moment!
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November 14, 2018 at 9:25 am
Brrr, I feel the cold! Nice duck pose and interesting patterns in the ice.
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November 14, 2018 at 11:18 am
It’s certainly headed in that direction. When the ice is newly formed it creates these lovely patterns. Thanks Ellen.
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November 14, 2018 at 9:12 am
She is beautiful!
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November 14, 2018 at 8:27 am
Somehow you were able to express her ginger footing — excellent photo, Belinda.
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November 14, 2018 at 10:37 am
Thanks Jet!
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November 14, 2018 at 1:35 am
I love her colour! Wings make walking on thin ice possible. 🤗❤️
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November 14, 2018 at 10:23 am
Have to admire their resolve too!
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