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Dabbling duck  Anas platyrhynchos,Geotagged,Mallard,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. A very uncommon photo of a common duck. I've never seen their head up close like this. Quite unique! Posted 12 years ago
    1. Great shot indeed. I like it and feel the same (positive) way. Posted 12 years ago
  2. Hi Harry/Frank:)
    Did Josine sleep well tonight? It was quite late for a weekday:)
    @Josine: assignment accomplished, 9/30 selected, had some inspiration today. Geen macro zelfs:) En geen nabewerking.
    Posted 12 years ago
    1. Oops that was dutch:) Posted 12 years ago
      1. I was knocked out and shocked by the alarmclock at 5.30. That doesn't happen often, normally I am already awake. But I survived the day.
        Wow assignment already done, you go Ludo!
        Posted 12 years ago
  3. Well chosen depth, Harry, beautiful in selective sharpness. Colourful and full of contrast. Posted 12 years ago
    1. Thanks, at f/4.0 this prime lens is at it's sharpest. Posted 12 years ago

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The mallard or wild duck is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Frankhuizen Photography
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By Frankhuizen Photography

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Uploaded Oct 6, 2012. Captured Oct 2, 2012 13:39 in Horst 35, 5171 Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 1100D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm