Kodiak Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 • Introduction. Since some 10 days, I'm going around (not fast nor far!) with a set of crutches after a severe fall in an icy outdoor stairway that twisted my left ankle. —"That 's a good one"… said the surgeon, "No need to operate though that will nail or slow you down for some time, I'm afraid!" Yesterday, I couldn't stand it anymore. I asked a friend to help me put the wildlife gear in the car and drive me to the marsh for a couple of hours. Do you remember this girl (young female Mandarin duck) who grabbed my heart in the middle of December? Though I was hooked in a rather platonic affair, she broke my heart… but I'm happy for her… I had the feeling that this romance had no future. Followed in the next post… Jangbu, Franklin and carl123 3 Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline If personal taste is involved, Light is free, Mother Nature provides the light discussion is pointless. capturing it is NOT. but talent renders the image. (Charlychuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 • CONTINUED… I had a big surprise as I arrived at the marsh: I was, of course, looking for my baby and, as she has a quitediscrete plumage that doesn't make it easy to spot her quickly,my eye was caught by this flamboyant individual. I knew rightthen that my goose was cooked. He was something to see and, as usual, she just ignored me! This being the first time I had a chance to see in person and to photograph a Mandarin drake in all it glory… as he put a definite end to my platonic illusions. 1 2 …a great couple that is! 3 No, oh no… she's doing it in front of my eyes… and lens! She is seducing him… 4 Lucky guys! 5 Doesn't she look happy? 6 I hate him already… sniff! As always: Have a look, have a good time C&C welcomed! Shot with a 600mm ƒ4 @ ƒ8 lens on a D810 AP was used to clean up debris and other stuff that was not contributing positively to the visual quality of the takes. Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline If personal taste is involved, Light is free, Mother Nature provides the light discussion is pointless. capturing it is NOT. but talent renders the image. (Charlychuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeros4 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Gorgeous on all levels. I'm very happy for your good fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlychuck Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I hope your ankle is soon better :) Your love rival is a good looking guy be happy for her. It looks like there will be the pitter patter of small webbed feet soon, so I look forward to seeing some pictures of them with their family. Thanks for your effort and showing the resulting superb images. :) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Williams Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 All lovely. The top two are especially beautiful. The reflections in the second one are really cool. What a nice start to my Saturday morning. Cheers Kodiak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Gorgeous on all levels. I'm very happy for your good fortune. Thanks buddy! Good fortune = broken heart! ;) Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline If personal taste is involved, Light is free, Mother Nature provides the light discussion is pointless. capturing it is NOT. but talent renders the image. (Charlychuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 I hope your ankle is soon better… superb images. Thanks Charlychuch! Your love rival is a good looking guy… LOOKS? Nah, how can anyone want to compete with that punk! …a couple more days and I'll get over both: my ankle and illusions. ;) Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline If personal taste is involved, Light is free, Mother Nature provides the light discussion is pointless. capturing it is NOT. but talent renders the image. (Charlychuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 All lovely. The top two are especially beautiful. The reflections in the second one are really cool. What a nice start to my Saturday morning. Cheers Kodiak. This comment of yours ends my Sunday in a cheerful way. Thanks! Quote www.kodiakmedia.at bureau@kodiakmedia.at TeamViewer: 668 015 544 Skype: kodiakonline If personal taste is involved, Light is free, Mother Nature provides the light discussion is pointless. capturing it is NOT. but talent renders the image. (Charlychuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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