Mandarin

DsrtVW

I have been trying to get close to this guy for a while. He was finally off his island.
Please vote for your favorite shot.:lynnma
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2

3

luisv

Those are very nice shots of a beautiful duck, Chris.
I didn't know we had mandarin ducks in California.

DsrtVW

Not native but there are some mostly domestic raised that are on the loose.
this one is on a local park pond and is very shy. He hangs out with his close relatives the woodducks. Have seen them in zoos and other such venues because of their beauty

Jack'll do

OMG what a gorgeous bird. All these images are beautiful but #3 is definitely superior. clap

fjf511

Great Shots . I would say #1 is my fav.

dlplumer

All great, but 3 is my favorite. 2 would be my fav, but his reflection is slightly clipped. These remind me of wood ducks.

Ric Grupe

No contest here...#3!

Randall

Having had to work a lot just to get a shot of a woodduck I can imagine how difficult it is to capture a mandrin up close . these pretty ducks ,are like any other pretty bird ,very shy #3 is my pic
randall

firedancing4life

I'm with everyone else...#3 is awesome.

Awais Yaqub

Very beautiful photos

justME

I'm not original but #3 wins for me also. Lovely.

DsrtVW

Thanks for all the replies and feedback.
Sad thing after I got these captures when I was loading up my equipment, I took the camera off the tripod and put it away but drove off leaving my tripod behind the van. Adding to my list off stupid photo incidents. Needless to say by the time I noticed it was too late when I finally was able to return. I am blaming it on Friday the 13th

ritewinger

Number 3 for me, but all are wonderful captures..

bfjr

dlplumer wrote:

All great, but 3 is my favorite. 2 would be my fav, but his reflection is slightly clipped. These remind me of wood ducks.

Dan I think there related
No really

#3 for me too