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Friday 4 April 2014

Wigeon [Anas penelope]

I took this one from a distance, and I shot this one about a month ago, but it was quite alright, cropped a bit though.






49 comments:

  1. Hi Bob. Cropped or not, these are gorgeous shots of this beauty! I like how you caught the glint in his eye (or whatever that's called.lol)

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  2. Lovely shots of our winter visitor Bob, they should be on their way back 'up north' by now!!...[;o)

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    1. I shot this one about 1 month ago, sorry, I'll change the settling.

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  3. Better than I crop a bit. Looks middling to me.

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  4. Superb pictures of this nice duck.. Have a great weekend Bob

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  5. More than "quite alright" Bob, beautiful shots! Love the reddish brown of the head and beast against the steel blue water.

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  6. Beautiful creatures on beautifully calm waters :)

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  7. Hi Bob Great shots and I especially love the last one when it is quacking. Have a great weekend.

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  8. Nice clean shots despite the cropping Bob.

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  9. so pretty! the last shot made me smile. :)

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  10. La última fotografía, con el pico abierto en pleno canto, es genial. Un abrazo,

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  11. It is really very lovely, great photographs Bob!
    And it said "hi" to you in the last one!
    Happy weekend! :-)

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  12. Such rich and vibrant colours. A beautiful, bright start to my day.

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    1. It is the end of our day, happy weekend to you EC.

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  13. Great captures and still looks very clear after the crop.

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  14. Hola Bob,a pesar que la toma esta recortada sigue siendo magnifica.Un abrazo

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  15. Het ziet er weer prachtig uit Bob fijn weekend Lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. I'm not too sure of this weekend, it is raining. Have a weekend Danielle.

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  16. Bob, ganz wunderschöne Fotos.
    Und die Musik ist wieder Klasse. Ganz mein Geschmack.
    Einen guten Start ins Wochenende wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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  17. Very preety duck Bob!Excellent shots!!I like the last pictures!!So beautiful!!
    Dimi...

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    1. You're favourite is the last one, most of people agree with you, cheers Dimi.

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  18. Bob, don't they have great feather patterns!

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  19. Pretty Wigeon, Bob! Great shots!

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  20. It seems to be singing in the last pic. Great series Bob!

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  21. j'aime dans cette dernière photo lorsqu'il ouvre son bec

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  22. Love their colours !!!!
    Have a nice weekend , it's raining here .....

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  23. Ja Bob goede morgen ,
    Dit zijn zulke leuke eendjes vooral als ze roepen dan ben ik ontroerd dat lieve kleine mondje!
    Helemaal top
    gr,
    Annie

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  24. Bob, thank you for sharing your post on Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!

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  25. He's very handsome ... And I will salute;)
    Good weekend.
    a hug.

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  26. YOU ALWAYS, ALWAYS GET THE best PHOTOS OF WATER BIRDS. MINE ARE ALMOST ALWAYS SO FAR AWAY AND MY 70/300 LENS JUST DOES NOT HAVE THAT REACH

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  27. Wonderful shots of the wigeon!

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  28. Wow! Beautiful shots. Love the color and texture. You can pick out all the details of the feathers. Impressive! Happy Critter Day!

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  29. Hi Bob!
    They are quite shy these ducks!
    I find difficult to get close to them!
    Brilliant shots nevertheless!
    Enjoy your WE!

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  30. ✿°
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    O pato ficou ainda mais bonito nessas fotos perfeitas.


    ¸.•°❤❤°•.¸
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.
    ·.¸.•♪♪

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  31. Hi Bob, I find it very difficult to get pictures of Wigeon. They are just so wild. You did really great to get those shots.

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