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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Wow, when I saw that I thought it was a painting from one of the museums. Those are beautiful birds, and an amazing shot!
I'm envious! Those are beautiful ducks indeed, and they probably enjoyed the wet day.
Hi i love that pic, if you don't mind could i use it as a reference photo for my painting class?
Go right ahead. Just make sure you credit me. And leave a comment with a link to the finished product.