Not as flamboyant as the male, the female wood duck has a more subtle beauty. As the summer moves on these rather shy birds become less apprehensive of people and will come quite close to shore, as this one did.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
STOPS ALONG THE WAY
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May 4, 2019 at 12:45 pm
This really is a beautiful photo.
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May 4, 2019 at 2:23 pm
Thank you. They are wonderful subjects.
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April 19, 2019 at 7:00 am
Beautiful gal, lovely close-up!
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April 18, 2019 at 4:52 pm
Add my praises for this one!
The color is so subtle, especially the blue on her back. The water is crystal clear, and the submerged portions of the bird easily seen.
Water droplets on the back, and the rippling water give a feel of action & motion.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo!
Paz
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April 18, 2019 at 7:16 pm
Thank you Paz. I appreciate your generous comment!
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April 17, 2019 at 3:39 pm
She’s a pretty thing, almost looks like she is made of polished wood.
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April 17, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Yes indeed.
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April 17, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Beautiful close-up Belinda! I love her markings on her chest.
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April 17, 2019 at 5:18 pm
Thank you Deborah. Such attractive ducks😊
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April 17, 2019 at 10:54 am
Excellent clarity in this image, Belinda. Pretty markings but no match for her male counterpart but I’m sure she has good self-esteem. 🙂
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April 17, 2019 at 3:11 pm
Thank you Jane. They make a fine pair, the most colourful of ducks!
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April 17, 2019 at 10:26 am
She is very camera savvy! 🙂
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April 28, 2019 at 2:10 pm
Thank you Indira. Sorry for the late response, I only saw your comment now.
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April 17, 2019 at 8:50 am
They have been out paddling around the swamps lately. Very nice image, ours seem to be a shade out of reach all the time.
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April 17, 2019 at 10:23 am
Thanks! We saw a few the other day for the first time this year. A new season begins.
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April 17, 2019 at 7:01 am
I love the subtle, refined beauty of the females 🙂 Thanks for sharing this lovely photo.
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April 17, 2019 at 9:44 am
Thank you!
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April 17, 2019 at 4:36 am
Beauty of Nature
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April 17, 2019 at 4:08 am
Very nice, intimate portrait – there’s eye contact here. A 🙂
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April 17, 2019 at 9:43 am
Thanks very much!
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April 17, 2019 at 2:35 am
This is SUCH a beautiful portrait!
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April 17, 2019 at 9:43 am
Thank you!
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April 17, 2019 at 2:26 am
Nice markings even if the female doesn’t have the flashy colours of the male.
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April 17, 2019 at 8:51 am
I think so and no less attractive.
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