Love how you captured what looks like a bit of a flare as they are about to land. Interesting how pilots do this as well right before touchdown for a smoother landing. Never seen it before in a photo of a bird landing. Very nicely done!
Stunning shots, and great timing, Hien. The first shot really is incredible. It’s like you captured the mallards in a race to get to the water first. Hope all is well with you and it’s not too cold in your part of the world 🙂
Photos always look different on the computer. I find if I take a photo on my phone, it might look good on the phone but look completely different on a computer 😀
Irene said:
Love how you captured what looks like a bit of a flare as they are about to land. Interesting how pilots do this as well right before touchdown for a smoother landing. Never seen it before in a photo of a bird landing. Very nicely done!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Irene, especially for pointing out the similarity between human pilots and birds when they land!
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rabirius said:
The ducks in flight are really amazing.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Rabirius!
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Mabel Kwong said:
Stunning shots, and great timing, Hien. The first shot really is incredible. It’s like you captured the mallards in a race to get to the water first. Hope all is well with you and it’s not too cold in your part of the world 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Mabel! I was not sure the first shot was any good until I saw it at home on my computer.
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Mabel Kwong said:
Photos always look different on the computer. I find if I take a photo on my phone, it might look good on the phone but look completely different on a computer 😀
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Sue Slaght said:
It’s not that I haven’t said it before Hien but your ‘bid in action’ photos are stunning.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sue!
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Gunta said:
Absolutely marvelous captures!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Mohammad Mahloujian, Stockholm Sweden said:
great photo from 1/500-1/1000 seconds of a fast landing.
Still very sharp photo, masterly done!
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neihtn2012 said:
For that one the speed was 1/3200 sec as I had the camera on aperture priority. Glad you like the shot, Mohammad!
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Mohammad Mahloujian, Stockholm Sweden said:
Thank you for information about the speed.
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Wow, you captured all the wonderful colors of the mallards, beautiful landing shots, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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de Wets Wild said:
I imagine you sitting in a quiet spot while these actors brightened your day, Hien?
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neihtn2012 said:
Ha, ha … I was in my car in two different spots. The swans were stately, and the Mallards just popped out of the blue sky!
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ashleygurr said:
What beautiful purple color on the ducks backs!
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neihtn2012 said:
That purple is only seen when they are flying.
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ekurie said:
The way the sun catches the colors of the mallards! The swan in repose…
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neihtn2012 said:
Glad you like these two shots! Thank you!
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Sunshiny SA, Kavitha said:
That’s harmony. How lucky you are to experience abd capture this.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Robert said:
Great photos and reflections!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Robert!
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meloheart said:
Is it your photography
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neihtn2012 said:
Yes indeed! Thanks for stopping by.
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meloheart said:
The photography is wonderful
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