Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Mandarin Duck - Wordful/Wordless Wednesday




For all my photographer friends, there is a new monthly photo contest at The Retirement Chronicles. Each month there is a different theme to challenge your skills. Visit The Retirement Chronicles now to learn more. Even if you are not into photography you must check out this wonderful blog. I will be posting more about the Mandarin duck later.

Too many words in your head to go wordless, the visit Wordful Wednesday from Seven Clown Circus.




And now for the Wordless Wednesday part of this post.

For more photos that require no words to tell their story visit Wordless Wednesday.

35 comments:

Muthering Heights said...

That is a GORGEOUS duck!!

Lily Robinson said...

He's such a handsome specimen! Striking colors.

I think the tractor is still in the barn because he hasn't needed it yet... A farmer must pace himself! LOL

Ginny said...

Oh, my!! Is this duck actually REAL? I guess so, but it's hard to believe! My duck on today's post looks absolutly drab and invisible compared to this wonderful creature. Is that a bit of feathers on his feet? A nice surprise!!

Indrani said...

Congratulations on your win!
Great shot!

Self Sagacity said...

Is that real? LOL. It's so perfect and beautiful. God is amazing.

Marla said...

What a beautiful bird. Congratulations on your award!!!

Erin said...

Beautiful! With all those colors, that must be a male!

Bossy Betty said...

Gorgeous!!!

Cecily R said...

Oh my word. What an amazing thing to come out of nature...it almost doesn't seem real! Stunning!

Rae said...

That is a very handsome duck. I have never seen one like it before.

Icy BC said...

Congratulation, Judy! Your photos are always fantastic..

The mandarin duck is gorgeous and the colors on it is amazing..so beautiful!

Nicole Bataclan said...

wow, just wow! =)

Julie Schuler said...

Wow, what a big show-off! I bet it attracts all the mates.

blueviolet said...

I've never seen such a thing! Gorgeous coloring!

Madi and Mom said...

Judy I have NEVER seen a duck this beautiful. Oh my word thank you for sharing this picture. Boy if I could have a coat made out of all those beautiful colors....
Madi and Mom

Diane AZ said...

Congrats on your winning photo, it's gorgeous! That duck almost looks too fanciful to be real. It must be a thrill to watch them.

DJan said...

So THAT'S what it is: a mandarin duck. I saw it on TRO's blog in the contest and wondered if it was real, the colors are so amazing. Beautiful captures, Judy!

rainfield61 said...

I can stop talking, but not writing.

These Mandarin ducks always come in pairs. So where is the partner of this lonely one?

desertnutmeg said...

That is a beautiful photo of that gorgeous Mandarin!

Hope you have a magical day today! I'm taking it as a good sign that i am able to comment on both your blogs today! wooohhooooo!

fredamans said...

Congratulations! I can see why it won.

George said...

Both of these photos are marvelous!
Thanks for the birthday wishes.

Dory and the Mama said...

So beautiful!! Love the colors!!

Strawberry Jam Anne said...

It's all been said - what a handsome, gorgeous, colourful bird. Fabulous.

DoanLegacy said...

Wow, the duck is fantastic and beautiful.

Congrats on your win..

Madame DeFarge said...

Absolutely outstanding. I love them.

wendy said...

WHERE did you find that duck??? what gorgeous colors.
I wish I knew how to do great photography

Rose said...

They are so beautiful, they just don't look real!

The Retired One said...

Thanks for the shout out about my blog and photo contest! Well deserved win, that duck is amazing and so is the other shot of it on this blogpost!
I hope some of your other readers will stop by The Retirement Chronicles and submit photos to future contests too...the more the merrier!
Again, congrats on your winning, it was a fabulous photo!!!
Hope you enter every month, this is such fun to host a photo contest monthly!

MARGARET GOSDEN 2 said...

I am totally confused by the image of the first
Manderin. It looks like a painting! A wonderful thought for today about this transitional state of the art - in the eye of the beholder.

The Japanese Redneck said...

That is the prettiest duck I've ever seen!

Knight Writer said...

I have never seen such a duck...I think I may have to look it up and go on a trip just to see one..that is beautiful!

Judy Sheldon-Walker said...

Wherever did you meet this handsome fellow at? He is too gorgeous for words.

diane said...

What a fabulous duck.

happilyretired said...

What a marvelously colorful and unique duck!
Hugs and blessings,

Splendid Little Stars said...

The duck is so awesome! What a magnificent paint job!