Mallard Family

Seen recently at my neighborhood lake.

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Is this a composite: No
Canon 90D, Sigma 150-600 C
ISO 640, f10, 1/640s hand held

@allensparks.wildlife
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And here is the same family with green trees reflecting in the water.

HI Allen
I like the first shot best, I think it is because of all of the Duckling are all lined up in a row and also the reflection, lighting and detail show up better.
Nice work.
Peter

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Hi Allen! Beautiful image! I agree with @Peter_Morrissey about the first image… I too love how the ducklings are lined up and reflections. They seem to all stand out better with the light background. Nice capture!

A lovely family portrait…how proud mom looks. Very nice.

So incredibly cute, Allen. Both images, for me are wonderful, but I tend to favor the first one because the duck and ducklings seem to standout better with the soft blue water as a background. You’re so lucky to have this lake in your neighborhood. Very nicely seen and captured.

First one . The lineup carries the day. Are you able to follow their perilous journey as they age?

Allen, I also like the first one best with all the “ducks in a row”. Very well done.

Definitely prefer the first one, great image.
The plain b/g really makes the birds stand out.

While both images are well done, the first image has the most impact to me because of the contrast, detail, color, and story it tells with all of the chicks lined up. Water patterns are also quite pleasing.

Very cool, both! But the first is the most engaging for me due to the graphic element of how well they stand out and the nice lineup.