mandarin duck

[avkomp]

Since it is apparently duck season, here is a mandarin duck from last week at canberra zoo

D5 200-500 f5.6 @480mm 1/50 f8 iso 1600 full frame

[Isac]

I always thought that mandarins grew on trees, but obviously by your superb photo, I am wrong! Stunning colours and great framing.

[Grumpy John]

Lovely sharp image and great colours. It's a shame that we don't get to see the whole bird, but having seen your previous stunning bird images Stephen, I'm sure there is a good reason.

[avkomp]

2 reasons for no whole duck. wanted a portrait but equally importantly, it not show me the profile.........

[Grumpy John]

How uncooperative

[avkomp]

thanks mate. there was one or these as a transient in a park in western sydney, except for every time I visited of course.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day matey

A beautiful, crystal-clear, colourful and sharp image - one that you no doubt are very proud of
A 'well done' from me

Phil

[avkomp]

thanks for the kind words Phil. where do I send the cheque?