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Uploaded: 11/06/06 8:12 PM GMT
Clear for Landing
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A Mallard duck lands in crowded conditions. Taken in Arrowhead Park, Sioux Falls,SD.

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::Dunstickin
11/06/06 8:43 PM GMT
Looks like a 'leg-over' jobby! Dan....Luckt sod!....Terrific capture mate.....colours are good too, and I like the textures of those background rocks.....good post pal>>>.............
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::Anita54
11/06/06 8:53 PM GMT
Perfect timing Dan and the colors are awesome. Excellent post and glad you shared it.
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.Inkeri
11/06/06 9:03 PM GMT
A Perfect timing..Superb capture with Wonderful colors..Excellent,Dan..
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::jswgpb
11/06/06 9:04 PM GMT
Flaps up..........landing gear down........ SPLAAAAAASH Glad they don't do that while I'm aboard, LOL Great job Dan........where's that ol' shotgun?? Ive heard that's the easiest time to shoot em' ........when they're just sittin' in the water like that. LMAO Good one buddy, great colours on those dear,sweet, little ducks. :-)
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::wheedance
11/06/06 10:49 PM GMT
Beautiful colors on those Mallards! What a way to catch the action moment, too. Great job.
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::ResDesOK
11/07/06 1:44 AM GMT
Will ya look at that beautiful water and great composition, Dan! You and the new camera are a good team! Now if you can just get that duck to settle down and try to fit in there :)) Good one, my friend!!
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::phasmid
11/07/06 3:13 AM GMT
The colors on the ducks are outstanding *check
The colors on the water are amazing *check
The colors on the rocks are memorizing *check
The clarity on all the above is crystal *check
The composition of the ducks is...........................................
.......................what the heck is that little one on the left doing half submerged in the water? Do we need to dive in and rescue him?
...lol....Love this post, my friend :)PJ
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.dwdharvey
11/07/06 4:15 AM GMT
Just a Superb capture Dan and you got it just as the Mallard had his wings up.
Very Well Done, thanks for sharing, Don
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::PatAndre
11/07/06 5:12 AM GMT
beautiful capture. I love that bwater. great landing by the duck in crowded conditions. Let him train airline pilots.
Pat
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::MarianaEwa
11/07/06 9:31 AM GMT
Beautiful shot Dan. So colorful and sharp. Excellent post.
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.scorpie
11/07/06 5:37 PM GMT
Great capture, love all the colours and how natural it all is.
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.AmNeSiA
11/08/06 8:08 PM GMT
THis is a wonderful looking landing. I love the way you have captured the moment. Excellent work
Jason
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PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB ME AS I AM DISTURBED ENOUGH........hehe
.foofoo
11/09/06 12:07 AM GMT
What a photo Dan- It's so clear and detailed. I just love the blue of the water in this. Perfect timing shooting this too. Glad he had a safe landing.
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::cynlee
11/11/06 5:53 AM GMT
Did someone yell, "Duck"? These shots are so clear and colorful. I love the duckies.
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