Mandarin Duck

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX
f/4 500mm
f/6.3
1/800
ISO 3200

These ducks are quite scarce in Scotland. So I was more than happy to come across a few of them on Loch Lomond, where this one was showing off to a nearby female.

Will

[Steen Torner]

Hi William,

A very niceimage of this extremely colorful bird. I like the slightly open mouthrevealing its teeth’s.
Fineexposure and background. It may need some more space especially to the left, if available.

Regards Steen :S3:
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[Joseph Przybyla]

Nice work, Will. Colors look really good, sharp feather detail, beautiful pose showing off for the ladies. Thank you for sharing.

[Glenn Pure]

Oh my, absolutely wonderful. What a magnificent bird beautifully photographed. I like the crop as is.

[Matt Sutherland]

Stunning bird, excellent capture!

[Mike Poole]

I love it when they do this pose! Very nice colours on this one Will, and superbly detailed. Excellent work

Mike

[Mike Hitchen]

Wonderful detail, William and you have managed the colours to superb effect.

[William Dickson]

Thanks for the comments and views, much appreciated

Will

[Isaac Grant]

Now this is sweet! Perfect pose, and details. And this looks great for ISO 3200. Really nice shot. Congrats William.

[David Salem]

Now this is sweet! Perfect pose, and details. And this looks great for ISO 3200. Really nice shot. Congrats William.
I agree!!