tags: Harlequin Duck, Histrionicus histrionicus, birds, Image of the Day
Last in a series of duck images by this photographer. Stay tuned: there are plenty more images by John that will appear soon!
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Abstract: Harlequin Duck
Topic Categories: Image of the Day • Photography
Posted on: April 15, 2008 2:59 PM, by "GrrlScientist"
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I'm not an art student. So I find myself wondering why I have such a strong reaction to these photos. What is it about them that is so captivating? Is it universal or personal?
More please.
Posted by: Robert K | April 16, 2008 3:16 AM