A Special Duck

SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
edited July 14, 2005 in Wildlife
On the weekend when I was testing out my new lens, I noticed this one duck who was different from the others.

It's beak is deformed, I don't know if it was born like this, if it has been injured somehow, or if has been shot.

The Duck was just beautiful standing in the little bit of sun that filtered through that day, and swimming in the pond with the other ducks.

At first I didn't even notice anything different till it swam towards me, but still I was struck by it's beauty and not by it's faults........I am glad this little duck found a safe haven.

Taken with Canon 20D + Canon 400mm F5.6 .... Aperature Priority.

Enjoy............ Skippy (Australia)

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  • rahmonsterrahmonster Registered Users Posts: 1,376 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    Awwww I still think he is lovely. You got some great bird shots Skippyclap.gif
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  • Phil U.Phil U. Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    Poor thing. Seems to be healthy otherwise so I suppose it's getting enough food. Nice naturalist photo.
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    Hey Girl
    rahmonster wrote:
    Awwww I still think he is lovely. You got some great bird shots Skippyclap.gif
    Thank you Rahmonster ...........He looked quite happy, was eating just fine too, nice to see he seemed to be enjoying his little Ducky life at the Sanctuary :D Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    Hi Phil
    Phil U. wrote:
    Poor thing. Seems to be healthy otherwise so I suppose it's getting enough food. Nice naturalist photo.
    The Duck seemed quite happy, he was swimming and eating and appeared to be quite happily enjoying himself in the pond at the Sanctuary.
    Animals are pretty clever at figuring out where the safe havens are, this little fellow found a great place to be, because he will be well cared for at the Sanctuary........these ducks are free to come and go as they please, they are not in captivity.

    Thanks for looking Phil ......... Skippy (Australia)
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  • DaniDani Registered Users Posts: 807 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    what a beautiful duck! Special for sure skippy.

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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    Hi Dani
    Dani wrote:
    what a beautiful duck! Special for sure skippy.

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    He is one nice looking Duck.......niceto see he can still do the things the other ducks do just puts a smile on your dial :D ...... Skippy (Australia)
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    Great light, skippy! Great portrait.

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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2005
    Hi Ann
    Ann McRae wrote:
    Great light, skippy! Great portrait.

    ann
    It was nice to see he was being well looked after......I'd like to know what his story is ....... thanks for looking Ann....... Skippy (Australia)
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2005
    Good capture Skippy. Looks like the new lens is working out OK for you.
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  • photocatphotocat Registered Users Posts: 1,334 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2005
    Thanks for letting us know that the birdie is safe too. I can not have any more subject to worry about. Nice shot... It is a beautiful colored bird. Did you submit that one for the curves challenge?
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