Saturday, March 7, 2015

Coming in for a Landing

Female mallard landing - wings back

Watching  mallards land can be an  interesting study in aerodynamics!

Female mallard landing - wings back

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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45 comments:

  1. DeniseinVAMarch 7, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Fantastic! Love these photos of your landing duck.

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  2. AndyMarch 7, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    Awesome!!!

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  3. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 7, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Such crystal clear photos...awesome!!...:)JP

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  4. UnknownMarch 7, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Wow! Stunning pictures!
    Wish I could do that, too :))
    Love the second one, showing all
    his colours :)
    Have a beautiful weekend
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  5. MalyssMarch 7, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Very colorful on the snow ! What great movement pictures !

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  6. Gill - That British WomanMarch 7, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    what super captures with the movement, well done

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  7. Margaret Birding For PleasureMarch 7, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Great observation images of the Mallard landing. Have a lovely weekend.

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  8. KateMarch 7, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Beautiful shots of those talented birds (by a talented photographer!)

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  9. Judith @ Lavender CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    It is interesting to see a landing with the wings back or forwards. Great captures Tina.

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  10. eileeninmdMarch 7, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Great movement captures. The Mallard's wings look pretty..Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!

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  11. Kerri FarleyMarch 7, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful flight captures!
    Wings are Beautiful things.

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  12. The Furry GnomeMarch 7, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Great pix!

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  13. ShammickiteMarch 7, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    There's probably not a lot of clear water to land on after so many bitterly cold days and nights.

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  14. Pamela GordonMarch 7, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    So beautiful to see!

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  15. AimeecakesMarch 7, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    What incredible action shots! Fab!

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  16. William KendallMarch 7, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Great action shots!

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Oh nice work EG, looks like it's coming in for such a dainty landing :)

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  18. TexWisGirlMarch 7, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    nice shots!

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  19. MadSnapperMarch 7, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    super shots! i love their wings spread and those sweet landing gear

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  20. BirdmanMarch 7, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    I agree. Graceful.

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  21. KathyMarch 7, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Great details on the feathers!

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  22. VPMarch 7, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Two perfect shots: you have literally frozen them!

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  23. Sylvia KMarch 7, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    I love the detail of their feathers too, and as always, your captures are superb!! Wish I could take lessons from you!! Have a beautiful weekend and stay warm -- oh, camera in hand, of course!!

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  24. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMarch 7, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Landing gear down, flaps back...pull up, PULL UP!!

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  25. Linda W.March 7, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Great duck action shots!

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  26. GeorgeMarch 7, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    I don't know about the aerodynamics, the photos are superb.

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  27. BarbMarch 7, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Great action shots! I like the shadow, too.

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  28. BreathtakingMarch 7, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Coming down for a graceful landing.Super shots,and the second capture showing the blue feathers and also the shadow on the snow is superb.

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  29. RedPatMarch 7, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    It is magical that they can fly in the first place and landing seems more so! Love these shots, EG!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 7, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Oh awesome landing.

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  31. KayMarch 7, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Such nice shots! I love to see wings in motion.

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  32. CountryMumMarch 7, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Stunning photos!!

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  33. cieldequimperMarch 7, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Fantastic!

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  34. UnknownMarch 7, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Great shots!

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  35. RoseMarch 7, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    They are beautiful...

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  36. The CrankyMarch 7, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Oh my goodness Tina, these are amazing action shots... love them!

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  37. Ruth HiebertMarch 7, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    If that bird is landing on the snow,that must make it even more difficult.

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  38. Yogi♪♪♪March 7, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    I love how they land. So does that momma teach them or what??

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  39. DebbieMarch 7, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    WoW....gorgeous captures and perfect timing!!

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  40. A Colorful WorldMarch 7, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    Wow! Fabulous shots!

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  41. Jenn JilksMarch 8, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Nicely done! They are beautiful!!!

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  42. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©March 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Fantastic shots, EGCG!
    ~

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  43. UnknownMarch 8, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Awesome captures of the landing ducks.

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  44. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Great captures! I miss that action with my domestic ducks.

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  45. kayerjMarch 10, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    amazing shots. I'm not a photographer so I really admire the skill it takes to get shots like these and the wings aren't blurred.

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