The reliable Mallards...

...when other birds are nowhere to be found to photograph, I can always depend on the Mallards at the duck pond. I know, not rare or challenging, but they're still handsome and colorful, so we've gotta show them some love too once in a while right?

1 Just out of the refreshing waterfall shower (in below freezing temps!)

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Very nice shots! I agree, though not rare, they're still very beautiful!

mike, fantastic! love 3 and 4, you got them perfectly

I agree Mike, they are handsome, especially when photographed like you did here. They are marvelous shots. I love the low angle in #1 and #2. Very good work.

Nice low POV on these Mike.

Thank you very much everyone! I really appreciate your kind comments! I always hope to find more interesting subjects to shoot, but when other birds aren't cooperative the Mallards are fun to watch too.

Beautiful shots...Lovely light!

Thank you very much Mark!