Zing Photography
Striking
Posted by Zing (Hamilton, New Zealand) on 22 April 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
the colours are fantastic, lovely shot
22 Apr 2009 5:28am
Bill from Los Altos, United States
Well titled. Brilliant plumage. Great composition, and just enough catchlight in the eye for interest. Well done.
22 Apr 2009 5:34am
Vert Pomme from Montreuil Sous Bois, France
il est super ce canard multicolore. Belle prise.
22 Apr 2009 7:24am
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Striking is right! Great colors!!!
22 Apr 2009 7:36am
"Marie" :-) from perth, Australia
Zing, what an awesome coloured bird, great photo, and thanks for sharing.
22 Apr 2009 9:25am
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Stunning plumage, what a little beauty.
22 Apr 2009 9:33am
Lynn from United States
BRILLIANT SHOT!!! Love the composition and outstanding colors...I have never seen such a beautiful bird. WELL DONE :))
22 Apr 2009 11:56am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Yes, it is. One of the most beautiful birds I've ever seen.
22 Apr 2009 1:53pm
Mariana from waterloo, Canada
Wonderful photo of that pretty bird. Stunning colors.
22 Apr 2009 2:26pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
Striking indeed! best...jerry
22 Apr 2009 2:41pm
marilug from lugon et l'ile du carney, France
Wonderfull duck "mandarin", we have a same at the french gardens, but very nice photo.
have nice day.
marilug
22 Apr 2009 3:41pm
Philip from Joburg, South Africa
WOW! now that is one colourful duck makes mine kind of drap :) full marks Zing :)))
22 Apr 2009 5:00pm
Nathan from Los Angeles, United States
Great shot, the colors of this bird are crazy!
22 Apr 2009 5:43pm
Ian from United Kingdom
Beautiful. Again, I find the colours here wonderful - I hadn't noticed before, but that's becoming quite the motif, isn't it? And therefore so aptly titled, as many have mentioned :-)
22 Apr 2009 6:04pm
Ilan from Israel
You can be the best painter in the world, nature will always surprise you.
Great capture of a very unique bird, the colors are splendid.
22 Apr 2009 7:10pm
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
I couldn't think of a better title! It is indeed a striking bird with those beautiful colours!
22 Apr 2009 7:58pm
Andy from United States
Man that is one colorful bird! Amazing photo and the colors are great!!
22 Apr 2009 9:11pm
beanow from Warsaw, Poland
This bird feathers is phenomenal! Exquisite colours !!!
22 Apr 2009 9:58pm
Diane Schuller from Hythe, Canada
oh the colour is remarkable but your detail is exquisite! bravo
22 Apr 2009 10:38pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
Striking indeed! Great image.
23 Apr 2009 12:41am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Striking indeed, these ducks are so colorful and beautiful
23 Apr 2009 1:55am
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Stunning!! What kind of duck/bird is this? Is it native to NZ?
23 Apr 2009 3:59am
@amy: It's Mandarin Duck ;)
Mr.Shooter from shiraz, Iran
it was better that you capture all part of the bird.
I name this photo color pencil
25 Apr 2009 7:45pm
katie from Melbourne, Australia
haha what the hell? when did birds become more attractive than humans..
what beautiful colours.
27 Apr 2009 12:18am
Nikon D200
1/100 second
F/5.6
ISO 250
225 mm (35mm equiv.)