What a fantastic bird you have photographed here, Bob... can't stop looking at the amazing colors and pattern. I have never seen them, but I read that there are between 10-49 individuals here in Norway... Your photos on this blog are all very good, Have a nice week:)
Magnificent photos, Bob - he's the most beautiful duck EVER!! So colorful and regal.
ReplyDeleteCracking images Bob...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Trevor.
DeleteWords fail me Bob and believe me that doesn't happen often :) Brilliant images, how exquisite the markings, nature is a marvelous thing!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, you're lost for words........................................lol.
Deletesuch an incredibly showy fellow!! fabulous reflections!
ReplyDeleteThere he is in all his glory! Fantastic shots, love those reflections!
ReplyDeletetoo beautiful for words. Great captures
ReplyDeleteIt never ceases to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this mandarin duck.
ReplyDeleteVery well done, Bob
Greetings Irma
Cheers Irma, you are very nice.
DeleteWat zijn ze toch prachtig Bob.
ReplyDeleteBirds of art, and lovely shots too of the male Bob.
ReplyDeleteHe's absolutely gorgeous, Bob!!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see.It is raining again then Bob.
ReplyDeleteYes, we have been water logged, lol.
DeleteWow. The male ducks are stunning. They have such vibrant feathers.
ReplyDeletebeautiful ! the finest duck ever !
ReplyDeleteStunning work Bob.
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He's a corker Bob.
ReplyDeleteHe's a very handsome fellow!
ReplyDeleteHola Bob,uno no se cansa nunca de ver esta belleza.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteLieber Bob,
ReplyDeleteherrlich diese Farbenpracht. Einmalig schön.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht Dir
Irmi
The mandarin duck is my favorite Bob!!He's king of the birds!!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent shots!!Wonderful photos!
Dimi...
I agree with you Dimi.
DeleteBeautiful subject and stunning portraits!
ReplyDeleteBob, your photos are always so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos !
ReplyDeleteThey are, without a doubt, the most beautiful of all!! Great images. Super music video.
ReplyDeleteAnother set of outstanding photos. I love the different textures in the water...those in focus and those out of range.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolute stunner. With your trademark beautifully captured plumage. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes he is, an 'absolutey stunner' EC...................
DeleteThe males must be one of the most striking water birds. I saw a small flock in Japan, but not nearly as close as this.
ReplyDeleteThey are quite friendly, I think, normally they come closer with bread.
DeleteSo beautiful. Those feathers never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteYes, nor me, the feather pattern is beautiful, thanks Lisa.
Deletemy favorite duck
ReplyDeleteSpectacular creature. And exceedingly wonderful photos, Bob.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, spectacular is the name for him, cheers Hilary.
DeleteDuck and delicate waves-amazing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful duck !!! Wonderful portraits !!! I love it...
ReplyDeleteIrreal pattern! Irreal picture :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic bird you have photographed here, Bob... can't stop looking at the amazing colors and pattern. I have never seen them, but I read that there are between 10-49 individuals here in Norway...
ReplyDeleteYour photos on this blog are all very good,
Have a nice week:)