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Young Whistling Duck - 09-24-2009, 05:51 AM


Found this juvenile Whistling Duck at Brazos Bend. I think they are much more attractive at this age then when they grow up.
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09-24-2009, 06:19 AM


Nice pic.

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09-24-2009, 08:41 AM


Very nice, Tim. IMO, the light hit just right!

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09-24-2009, 09:18 AM


Very nice Tim!

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09-24-2009, 09:22 AM


very peaceful, i like.
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09-24-2009, 10:15 AM


I love this picture Tim!!! The feathers look so beautiful, soft and pretty!!!

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09-24-2009, 01:03 PM


I like the composition, color and background in this one Tim. Running a little hot on the bill.

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Thanks everyone for your comments. Much appreciated.

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I like the composition, color and background in this one Tim. Running a little hot on the bill.
Thanks Doug. I agree about the bill but I didn't like the look when I tried to darken it up.

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09-24-2009, 05:38 PM


A wonderful portrait Tim! The feather detail is superb!

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Awww...peaceful shot, indeed!

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09-24-2009, 07:22 PM


Very nice! I didn't even know what a juvenile looks like.

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Wow!
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Very nice Tim.

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09-25-2009, 06:45 PM


Hi Tim.
haven't have a chance to bump in you again....
Nice lighting set up Tim :)
What time of day did you take this pict.?
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Thanks again everyone.

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Very nice! I didn't even know what a juvenile looks like.
Thanks Suzy. Long time no see.

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Nice lighting set up Tim :)
What time of day did you take this pict.?
Thanks Michael. It was taken in the morning.

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