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Mandarin Drake

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Posted by Ian Mason on February 2, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Mandarin Drake
1D Mk iv, 500mm f4, 1/160s, f5, iso 250

First time I've seen one of these and how could I not take a photo of this handsome duck? Removed part of OOF duck encroaching on scene.
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on February 2, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Hi a super shot with great colour Ian.

Phil.

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 2, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Colour overload! The large version has to be seen to really appreciate the colours and details. Cracking image Ian....print it LARGE Sir!
Nick
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Posted by David Sewell on February 2, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Amazing birds aren't they? All the different colours in the plumage well caught here.

David
Posted by John Robinson on February 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Un believable birds !!
Great stuff !
JR
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 3, 2012 at 2:55 AM
Handsome indeed with colours beautifully captured :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on February 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM
They certainly are handsome and your image has done it proud Ian. :toast: