Mallard Mad Scramble

Gallery: AvianPosted May 22, 201064 views4 comments

This isn't the ideal angle, and the birds certainly blend in a bit TOO nicely w/ the water here... first pic of 6 I took, as I'm spotted and the mother hastily gathers her chicks into a tight ball eventually. Then they disappear underneath an old bridge.

D-60, 300mm. Thanks for looking, larger posted too!

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4 comments

Comment posted by Dan Harbour on May 22, 2010 at 12:55 PM

I like the behavior, and the ripples in the water. You have already pointed out the nits.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 22, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Bill, for me the angle and the glare on the water really do lessen the impact of this image. Neat to see this mallard was successful with her nesting effort. Many are not.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on May 22, 2010 at 6:08 PM

I loved her proud look as she gathered them in. That's all.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on May 23, 2010 at 3:38 AM

Nothing really "wrong" with the angle here Bill imho. However, for me the top part of the frame isn't helping you out. I would consider making a pano out of this, using just the bottom half of the frame where all the action is concentrated. The reflections in the water are unfortunately, rather complex. A simplified or directional pattern would help (not under your control of course, as they say, "it is what it is"). Group photos are a huge challenge and its hard to have the image match the experience of the event. Everyone loves baby ducks though!!!

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