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Topic Categories: Image of the DayPhotography
Posted on: April 10, 2008 2:59 PM, by "GrrlScientist"

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Third in a series of images by this photographer.


"Abstract"

Male Wood Duck, Aix sponsa.

Image: John Del Rio. [larger view].

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1

Oh, nice. But now I'll have to buy a strangely shaped monitor so I can use this as the wallpaper.

Posted by: Bob O'H | April 10, 2008 3:40 PM

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Your picture is just so beautiful.....and I believe the wood duck has the most interesting colorations od any ducks. Thanks!! Jan

Posted by: Jan Parsons | April 10, 2008 5:14 PM

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If I may quote Monty Python: Beautiful plumage!

Posted by: Sven DiMilo | April 10, 2008 8:17 PM

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Wow, that's an absolutely stunning picture!

Posted by: Bardiac | April 10, 2008 9:59 PM

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We had these, and mallards, in our backyard when we lived in Michigan. Not only are they beautiful, but they perch in trees, which is a very odd sight, given their natural duck posture.

Posted by: El Pico | June 17, 2008 1:53 PM

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