Mandarin ducks at the National Zoo's bird house. These guys were perched on a railing in the fligt area, and didn't move, even though people were passing no more than a few feet from them, taking pictures.
(Picture by Kate.)
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Imperturbable Ducks
Category: Pictures
Posted on: March 9, 2008 4:43 PM, by Chad Orzel
Comments
# 1 | Brian | March 9, 2008 6:32 PM
Wow, when I saw that I thought it was a painting from one of the museums. Those are beautiful birds, and an amazing shot!
# 2 | Susan B. | March 9, 2008 8:30 PM
I'm envious! Those are beautiful ducks indeed, and they probably enjoyed the wet day.
# 3 | sri | November 7, 2008 7:15 PM
Hi i love that pic, if you don't mind could i use it as a reference photo for my painting class?
# 4 | Chad Orzel | November 7, 2008 7:22 PM
Go right ahead. Just make sure you credit me. And leave a comment with a link to the finished product.