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Early morning call
2012.05.17
Eyeing up the early morning visitors...
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It was so early the swans couldn't even be bothered to raise their heads for me!
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I've never had much luck with Mandarin Ducks before but this one seemed very happy to pose for me today.
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I love the quirky reflection in this shot.
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Even the pheasants seemed a bit more chilled out so early in the day.
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The White Faced Whistling Ducks were very inquisitive this morning. I found myself being followed by five of them at one point!
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The sun peeped through just as I snapped the shutter for this shot, making the water droplets sparkle nicely.
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This particular Eider Duck was limping and eventually decided to sit down instead of trying to outrun all the photographers. I don't know if ducks can look disdainful but I think this one does!
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The baby moorhens were very cute - I can't help but hope this one will eventually grow into its legs!
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"What are you looking at?!"
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A few weeks ago I was supposed to attend an early morning photography workshop at the Arundel Wetlands Centre but it was cancelled due to bad weather. It was rescheduled for today so I was up with the lark at 5.45am and out taking photos of the birds on the reserve at 7am. While the tutor didn’t really tell us anything I didn’t already know it was lovely being among such a small group and having early morning access to the birds. Many of the birds seemed more inquisitive than usual and I managed to catch photos of some species I’ve not had much luck with before.
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All are awesome! Helen I love your closes-ups of these Ducks and Geese! You got perfect colors and light on the Wood Ducks! And the composition on #2 is gorgeous and unique!
mwbergeron01 · 2012-05-18: 19:25
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I thoroughly enjoyed this set of quirky, disdainful and just plain beautiful birds, they could be straight from the pages of a RSPB guide book, the details are so crisp and clear...
Annbramwell · 2012-05-19: 03:57
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#11 to my faves, Helen. As Ann said (in different words), this set was a joy to look at. Just beautiful.... Keep Lucy away from my little #11....
danrav · 2012-05-19: 04:52
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Wonderful series !Mandarin ducks are beautiful and the first one of the series goes to my favorites
josy63 · 2012-05-19: 11:07
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Wonderful captures, love ducks
mystic1 · 2012-05-20: 12:41
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perfect detail
slowpete · 2012-05-21: 03:37
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Wow, wow, wow ! So wonderful birds So bright colors and details of the feathers
helys · 2012-05-21: 11:46
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Birds of all feathers and colors, beautiful post.
Ryana · 2012-05-21: 14:43
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i likeee likeee
ntejada19 · 2012-05-22: 12:30
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