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    Default SO BIG! Little Duckling Tiny Wing Flap

    A few weeks ago I started following this family of ducklings and saw them go from five to two in a very short time. (A few days)

    I enjoyed documenting them with my camera as they made there way out of the pond following mama of course.

    They usually stick together so getting an image of one alone can be a bit of a challenge. I was happy to get a tiny wing flap from this little guy. I like how tiny the little wings are in comparison to what they will be once he/she grows up.

    So today here is a whimsical image that has brought me much joy!

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    Last edited by noelle zaleski; 06-10-2011 at 08:08 AM.

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    Awwww

    Great moment captured. He looks so confident that he has lift off

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    Too cute, especially with that tiny wingflap Nice low angle, a good vertical composiiton. Normally I would have prefered the body turned a bit more our way...but in this case the body turned slightly away gives it a look of uncertainty and shyness towards you. I like it!

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    Too sweet. The low perspective worked perfectly here. With the light from the left, a tad lighter on the front of the face would improve an already fine image.
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    Great low angle, and I like the overall colours in this. Good fluffy detail captured, and the tiny wing flap is so cute. Ive also witnessed ducklings and goslings that over days disappear - sad, but reality.

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    Beautiful capture of this cute little one, Noelle. Great pose, like the low angle, soft light & BG, and the sharpness to just the grass along its path is a nice touch. I witnessed some coot chicks a few weeks ago, and their tiny wing flaps just floored me. Isn't the joy and peace we get from nature photography amazing! and the ability to share it with others online is an added bonus.

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    Lovely IQ and great overall colors...Way cute in the 'cuteness factor'...Very nice Noelle

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    This capture is very high on the cuteness scale. Love all the fuzzy feather details here and the wing flap.
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    Ducklings are hard to capture than what it seems at first. Very well done on this one. perfect low angle, nice soft light and good sharpness...very important for duckling shots. If mine, I'd have a tad more room below.

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    Perhaps a bit off the top and right to tighten up a bit , but one fine image as is. Oh , did I mention SWEET!!!!!!!

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    Nice low angle, great details and lovely pose of this cutie.

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    This is really lovely! Maybe a bit off the top but it works nicely as presented.

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    Thanks all for the comments and CC on my duckling image. He is part of a bigger collection that I am making for a children's book someday.

    Brendan, YES! the joy and peace we get from nature photography is amazing!

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    very nice Noelle,nice colors in this one,good details,if it was mine,would take a bit off top.magic.thanks.

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