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Uploaded: 09/12/10 1:17 PM GMT
Mallard Pair
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In the spring the females build down lined nests on the ground in dense vegetation. The male will abandon her once the eggs are laid. Mallard Ducks are not native to New Zealand but are our most common species. The are known in some countries as Dabbler Ducks. This contented pair live in our public gardens where I spotted them enjoying a bit of sunshine on Friday. Thank you for viewing. Comments always welcome and very appreciated.

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::Roseman_Stan
09/12/10 1:19 PM GMT
Very well composed shot Lyn. A very good couple they are too!

Stan
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::luckyshot
09/12/10 1:22 PM GMT
Lyn - The lighting source, from the low side angle, creates a real nice dapple effect that is especially nice on the iridescent head of the male. Color saturation is very effective as is dof. Thad
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::Ramad
09/12/10 1:41 PM GMT
A lovely pair Lyn. They look quite contended sitting on the sunlit grass here.
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Logun7
09/12/10 4:31 PM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Fantastic Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»
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::bingwa
09/12/10 4:34 PM GMT
Very nice crisp shot, and the lighting is so nice, a nice couple indeed.

Winona
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.elektronist
09/12/10 6:10 PM GMT
Nice pair and very well taken photo, Lyn.

Tanju
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.catweasel
09/12/10 6:50 PM GMT
They look like a very happy couple Lyn. A really charming shot.
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.koca
09/12/10 8:20 PM GMT
Nice pair, they have beautiful colors. Very good job.
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.Tedi
09/12/10 9:25 PM GMT
They are so pretty, with nice colors. Excellent photo.
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.scorpie
09/13/10 11:48 AM GMT
Lovely couple.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::Inkeri
09/14/10 7:43 PM GMT
Nice couple and a Lovely photo,Eve.
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