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"Who had the bright idea of settling in Britain?"

by simonarron

Mandarin ducks relish the United Kingdom's warming embrace. Lens: Sigma 150-500

Uploaded19/01/2013 - 08:10

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-5

Shutter Speed1/60

Aperturef/6.3

LensN/A

ISO800

Focal Length150mm

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Tagskelsey park snow mandarin duck

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Date Taken	18/01/2013 - 16:01
Make	PENTAX
Model	PENTAX K-5
Program Mode	Aperture Priority
Metering Mode	Spot
Shutter Speed	1/60
Aperture	f/6.3
ISO	800
Focal Length	150mm
Lens	N/A

Blaze Blaze

248 posts
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Maine et Loire,
France

Posted 19/01/2013 - 08:14 Link

Lovely group and wonderful sharp colourful contrast against the snow !

alfpics alfpics

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21 years
North Devon

Posted 19/01/2013 - 09:39 Link

Great photo - nicely isolated background
Andy

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puma puma

1563 posts
16 years

Posted 19/01/2013 - 12:02 Link

Lovely work stunning shot that is one for the wall

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focus focus

28 posts
14 years

Posted 19/01/2013 - 12:56 Link

Lovely subject, great capture. - mary.

davidstorm davidstorm

4934 posts
15 years
Sheffield,
England

Posted 19/01/2013 - 13:39 Link

This is an almost surreal image, due to the extreme whiteness of the snow that makes the ducks really pop out from the background. I love it!

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David

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sandinista sandinista

441 posts
15 years
Bollington,
Cheshire,
UK

Posted 19/01/2013 - 15:41 Link

Great title to go with a super image

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