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Default Ducks...with hydro-bokeh? Hydro what???

Sorry to make such a cliche post, but after a trip to the local duck pond with my kids today, I couldn't resist these unprocessed (except crop) pics of some of the local Mallards. What struck me was the gorgeous bokeh of the flowering Oleanders reflecting in the water. I took over 200 pics in 20 minutes here. I couldn't get over the natural colors. I shot these with my Nikkor 105 micro, D3 vivid mode.

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Old 10-29-2009, 05:43 AM
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Absolutly Stunning shots! I Love the colors (Bokeh) reflecting in the water and you nailed the Ducks. Tac Sharp focus, The last duck is one I've not seen before, I'll have to look it up.
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Old 10-29-2009, 05:49 AM
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Excellent set, Jim! The colors are vivid, sharp details and exotic water effect! Great works!
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Old 10-29-2009, 05:52 AM
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really awesome shots. an un edited too. I like the third shot the best, those are keepers!
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Brilliant! (And as a cricket scorer, I don't normally like ducks!) I assume you took some of just the water with the hydro-bokeh. They'll make great blending layers if you did.
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Wow, these are some beautiful shots, love the vivid colors and sharp focus. TFS
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Really vivid colours - eye catching. I really enjoy the flower/water bokeh as well - good captures!
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Old 10-29-2009, 06:29 AM
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Now where did you find pink oleanders reflected in the water? That is just too cool! These are just beautiful!
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Gorgeous shots Jim. Great bokeh.
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Wow these are truely amazimg!!!
 

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