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Preening Mallard
delia todd

Preening Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

For a while it seemed that all the birds were busy trying to make themselves look good for the camera LOL.

The light still in the wrong direction, so some PP work needed again.

Sports Mode settings
f/5.6
1/250 sec
ISO 400
Exp bias +0.7
Focal length 185 mm
Max aperture 3
Metering mode Pattern
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Habitat
Inland loch
Location
Forfar Loch, Angus
Date taken
11 September 2015
Scientific name
Anas platyrhynchos
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode
mali
Shes on a promise Delia...Tidying herself up for a date with a handsome drake, well captured lass.
 
tetoneon
Still, a great capture of this lovely lady, Dee. That ole sun just has a mind of its own.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
A lovely capture of this preening Mallard D.

To me it seems that the water birds do more preening than the non-water birds.
 
carann
A lovely detailed image of my favourite duck, Delia !!! Thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes.
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
Lovely detailed shot and reflection Delia, many tfs and hopefully we will get some work done on Wednesday.
 

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