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Freckled Duck

Freckled Duck (Image ID 33180)
Photographed byCon Boekel on Tue 11th Dec, 2018 and uploaded on Wed 19th Dec, 2018 .
Resolution1371x1050
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ID33180
CommentThis was part of the ablutions routine. I was hoping for the sort of raised-body wing flapping display common seen with Pacific Black Duck and Grey Teal - but not such luck.

The cloudy day generated an elegaic feel to the image.
EquipmentCanon 5D Mk IV
Canon EF 500mm 1:4 L IS 11 USM
Handheld
f/9
1/1250 sec
ISO-2500
0 step
500 mm
Processed using first DPP 4, PSE 13 and Neat Image
LocationJerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory
Keywordsfemale, adult
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