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Female Mallard (+PiP)

Taken at Emsworth Harbour, Hampshire. Mallards are my favourite ducks, and I think the female is much more beautiful than the male. There's a shot of a male mallard (taken earlier this year) in the PiP for comparison.

Please view large if you have the time..............thank you.

Wishing everyone a splendid weekend (especially if you have an extended one)!
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26 comments

Xata said:

They are beautiful, but female more elegant….imho
18 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Xata:

Thank you Isabel...........and I quite agree!
18 months ago

Anton Cruz Carro said:

Who was duck, to swim around the world, to travel without a passport and cross borders, like who spends time. Looking at this duck I realize that we have complicated our lives. Have a nice and healthy weekend Keith.
18 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Anton Cruz Carro:

Maybe we should all be more like ducks Anton! Thank you for your quacking comments and have a good weekend yourself.
18 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

You may be right, Keith, except that the males are a bit more colourful! Enjoy a beautiful weekend as well!
18 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Stephan Fey:

Colourful v elegant? I know who my money is on. Thanks very much Stephan.
18 months ago

Annemarie said:

Wonderful!

Happy weekend
18 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Thank you Annemarie.
18 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

The males always seem a bit narcissistic;-) Both photos are beautifully done with the reflections!
18 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Gudrun:

I quite agree Gudrun............... and I'm glad you like the photos. Thanks very much.
18 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

beautiful bird image; like the reflection.
Enjoy your weekend.
18 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

I'm pleased you like these images Jaap............thank you so much.
18 months ago

Jean-Paul said:

nice pics with those reflections, the colourful male is a little bit more attractive
18 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

The water in both pictures is beautifully captured Keith. The males are beautiful, and that iridescent-green head and bright yellow bill is quite stunning, but I have to agree with you, the female has an understated beauty. Love both of these shots!!

Enjoy the rest of the BH :)
18 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Ich mag diese Enten auch immer lieber Keith,ich finde sie paarmäßig aber immer sehr hübsch,auch diese Wellen im Wasser machen sich gut in deinen Nahaufnahmen :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Pfingstwochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
18 months ago ( translate )