Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) by ©FoxfireGallery - C.Hummel
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Mandarin Duck taken in Arundel Wildfowl reservation area.
The Mandarin Duck originated in China, but has settled very comfortbale in the UK and can be seen on the Thames. The first pair was presented to the Prince Regent as a present by the Emporer of China.IA gift of a pair of Mandarin ducks is one of the greatest honours by ancient chinese tradition.
Yet the Mandarin Duck is now on the endangered list in China, as it hsa been hunted to extinction. So next time you go to a Chinese Resturant and order crispy Mandarin Duck, this is what it looks like before it is roasted.
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23 Feb 2011
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WOW…awesome photo…looks like an HDR…soooooo cool!!! Love it and a for sure FAV!!! great job CJ… :-)
Thank you Dmarie, not it is not HDR, just a straight shot
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glorious capture of this wonderful little duck, beautiful colours and great imagery, love the reflections too. hugsxxx
Thank you for your appreciation of my picture, Hilary.
This little duck used to be in abundance, but now this little fellow is coming under the endangered specie list.
I sometimes feel, that there will be a day, wehn we can the mandarin duck and many other specie, on photos like these. This makes me so sad. that humans the alleged superior specie, can be so blind , heartless and destructive. When will we wake up from the sleep of ignorance.
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Oh, how exquisite…the beauty of the Duck—Of the silverwater!
Great shot of a really cool bird!
What clarity!!! Lovely colors and sharpness to this shot! Well done! Mekea
Mekea – thank you for your comment
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wow…this is awesome!!!! Such a beautiful duck! Love the colors!
Hi Angel – Glad you like it and thank you for commenting
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Beautiful capture!
Thank you for commenting – just had a peep at your page you have some great images yourself. I am a little short on time right now, but I will look at your creations later
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I love how you captured the ripples in the water which looks like liquid mercury. The contrast of the colors and the so very clear picture is just fantastic.
Thank you so much for taking the time and saying Hi. Your Mum told me that you where quite busy right now,
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This is a beaut, CJ! His vibrant colours show off so well against that grey silky water! I hardly remember seeing one of these at Arundel!
Thanks Krys, this specie of duck is very beautiful and delicate.
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What an amazing looking duck. Captured perfectly… :-)
Thank you Darren
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