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Sunday 23 December 2012

Pintail (Anas acuta)

Nice morning today, but it gradually fizzled out about midday. But, I'm about to tell you, that it will be a washout for the next 5 days, that means, christmas is one of them. Ohhhh.





42 comments:

  1. Buenas capturas, Bob, la primera parece que esta nadando sobre un espejo. Feliz Navidad.

    Saludos.

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  2. Hi Bob!
    Stunning photos of a lovely duck.
    Merry christmas!
    /Ingemar

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  3. So fantastic photographed....i love the light , reflections and colors so very much.

    Greetings, Joop

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  4. Superb images of a stunningly beautiful duck Bob.

    I'm sure the weather prospects (rain!!) for the next few days won't worry him overmuch!!...[;o)

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  5. Beautiful pictures, beautiful exposed and sharp Bob.
    Merry Christmas

    Gr. Tinie

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  6. Beautiful pictures Bob, the water drops on the pintail are great.

    I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Christmas and especially a very healthy 2013.
    Greetings Irma

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  7. bob, these are marvelous, once again! that 2nd shot!!!! wow!!!

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  8. wow! what detail!!
    a gorgeous bird AND reflection!!

    BE merry BOB...even though it may be a wet one!! have a happy everything!

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  9. Nice photos! The reflection in the first photo is very beautiful.

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  10. Hi Bob...Lovely bird,I have seen a few times!! I especially like the second one with that bit of a shy look : )
    Christmas in Maine should have snow, but not a bit in sight, sorry about your rain,..I guess Santa will have to wear a slicker over his red
    suit ; )

    Merry Christmas to you and the gang!!
    Grace
    The music was a cool jazz, "BUT" I has hoping for something like "Bruce Springsteen" .. singing "Merry Christmas Baby" ; )

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  11. Śliczna kaczka na górze i na dole. Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia.
    Beautiful duck on top and bottom. Merry Christmas.

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  12. Lovely shots Bob, great pose on the 2nd shot.

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  13. Great pictures. I saw my first Pintail at Martin Mere this year. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. From Findlay

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  14. Beautiful! We hade a very rare bird at our wild waters....I didnt see. Look at my post I have a link to Wikipedia

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  15. Estupendas instantáneas, Bob!! Descubren toda la belleza de esta magnifica ave. Un placer volver a tu blog y contemplar la naturaleza en todo su esplendor. Te deseo una Feliz Navidad!!

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  16. What a beautiful duck, Bob. The third picture is definitely my favorite. What a beauty. Greetings, Joke

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  17. Your images are always so wonderful! Thank you for sharing then.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours from both Kjell and me. :)

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  18. je hebt hem er weer bijzonder mooi opstaan.

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  19. Fantastic detailed pintail images pure class.

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  20. A beautiful duck Bob, and you've really captured his beauty.

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  21. Beautiful and detailed shots.
    Merry Christmas Bob!
    Greetings from snowy Budapest!

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  22. Great pictures, Merry Christmas peace and love to you and yours from Carmen de Chile

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  23. Hallo Bob!Amazings shots! The reflection in the first photo is very beautiful.Wishing to you and your family Marry Christmas,and enjoy your hollidays!
    Dimi..

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  24. Bob, simply amazing I'm always in awe of the bird photos so many of my blogger buddies take! I love the soft look of the eye on this duck, never realized it till now.

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  25. I wish you a good Christmas, Bob!
    And thank you for this video of The Boss "El jefe" en español:))
    A hug.

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  26. Another beautiful series photos Bob.

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  27. Guau Bob. Preciosas fotos del ánade rabudo.
    Aprovecho para desearte felices fiestas
    Saludos!!

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  28. What a gorgeous duck and photos, Bob!

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  29. HI Bob...Thanks my friend your the best ; ).."Merry Christmas Baby" ♥
    Grace

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  30. Wow!!!.. Superb pictures!!!.. Congrat Bob..

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  31. Nice picture Bob, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, greetings from Chile,

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  32. beautiful photos

    happy xmas and newyear

    thanks for sharing

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  33. Beautiful images of, possibly, my favourite species of duck, Bob.

    Have a great Christmas, and I hope that the weather eases up for you, to ease the pressure on that wonderful 'magic bag' of yours.

    Richard

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  34. I love drake Pintails, cracking looking birds!

    Have a great Christmas mate.

    All the best
    Jase

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  35. I love drake Pintails...they are stunning birds!

    Have a great Christmas mate.

    All the best
    Jase

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  36. Fantastic photos Bob!
    Merry Christmas to you!
    Hugs Crissi

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  37. ┊ ┊ ┊ ┊
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    a magical Christmas filled with Blessings of Joy, Light and infinite Love....for you, dear Bob
    your isabella

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  38. I think Pintail drakes are so very dapper looking and your images show that well Bob!

    Dreary morning here but snow is on the way with sunshine predicted for tomorrow on Christmas Day!

    Happy Holidays.

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  39. The blues in the water are marvellous, the light very magical.

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