Gerald, I watched this image over and over again, as I thought it was a manip. But now I'm convinced it's a real one. Excellent work! Regards, Cornelius
What colors and the reflections are awesome. Framing and background are excellent. Ducks Unlimited needs this one also.
The hen is almost camouflaged behind those colorful drakes. Good post.
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Great shot of these ducks :)
Full of colour again.
I actually passed ducks on my home this afternoon, roosting in the sun among the fallen leaves. There must have been about 25-30...and I'd forgotten my camera! ><
You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
Both uploads are wonderful - they are such beautifully coloured birds. we have a lot of them round here - how I wish I had your gift for capturing such terrific shots.
All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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I also first found this in the voting booth and it got a 10 from me as well. This looks real. I know it's real, but the way you've treated this photo, it looks as if it's a master painting.
"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon