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Uploaded: 12/19/06 6:48 PM GMT
Rare Visitor
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Please do not judge the quality of this shot. It was taken in great haste without any regard for the camera setting. I could not believe my eyes !! the duck in the centre of the shot is a Mandarin. My camera was still in its 'bag', I had to take the shot quickly before the duck flew off or hid. It realy was a ' point and shoot' excercise. This type of duck is not known to visit the canal system in this aea at all !! I spoke to the Valley Rangers about this and they have'nt seen one. If anyone is interested, the shot was taken between Hey Lock and Bradleigh Lock on the Sankey Valley Canal.

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.twinkel
12/19/06 9:46 PM GMT
you have captured it very well and the duck is beautiful

Twinkel
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laughter is the best medicine, so have a good x-mas
.Marzena
12/22/06 2:52 PM GMT
This is a very sweet picture of a beautiful bird !!!!
Lovely mysterious mood and atmosphere ...
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.crickett48865
12/22/06 3:32 PM GMT
In the quickness of the moment your shot turned out very well. Truely a rare find.
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Kindness you spread today will be gathered and returned to you tomorrow.
.timberwolfe19
12/22/06 4:54 PM GMT
for such a quick shot, this turned out pretty well. and i know nothing about ducks, but i'm sure it's a rare moment :)
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