Such a happy duck

When we were young, my father used to breed these little colorful Mandarin ducks. So, I still have a thing going with ducks. This one was also taken last sunday at the Blijdorp zoo.

As of tomorrow I'll be leaving you for a couple of days; have to go to hospital to undergo some minor surgery. Will get a nice scar on my throat to show for it. I'm very glad the 'pirates look' is in fashion right now!! :-)

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shashamane says:

This Mandarin is wonderful, you've captured an almost cartoon-like moment with this pose. It makes me smile :)

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AdeleS [deleted] says:

Wow.. what a gorgeous duck!! I've never seen one of these in Ireland... so this is amazing!!! Good luck with the surgery... hope to see you back soon ;))

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ru_24_real says:

That is a gorgeous and very expressive capture! A very uncommom pose and the colors are really great. A wonderful duck!

BEST of luck with your minor surgery Hennie!

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ishootfotos says:

Wonderful capture Hennie! Looks like Mr duck has a lot to say!! Colors, detail and his expression area great! I like the way you have it framed/cropped too. Best of luck with your surgery - wishing you a speedy recovery. Will be thinking about you.
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AnneliesW says:

Prachtige foto weer en wat 'n kleuren!!! Wow!!!
Sterkte, beterschap!
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James Marvin Phelps (mandj98) says:

Beautiful capture, what an expression!
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WOW!! The color is awesome..great shot my friend

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shashamane says:

Hennie : your note about the op had not appeared when I first looked at this lovely duck. We obviously wish you the very best and look forward to your return.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Simian says:

Lovely capture that oozes good vibes and happiness. May those good vibes stay with you, and all the best for your hospital visit and recovery afterwards!
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Wonderful.

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NatuurfotoRien says:

Leuke foto!Ik zou hem nog ietsje meer croppen,maar dat is mijn smaak!
Ik hoop dat je snel mag herstellen na de operatie!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

theresa.brent says:

He does indeed look happy , all the best for your surgery ...
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Carla & Bruno says:

What an amazing shot!
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dinali77 ~ Happy Holidays! says:

Fabulous image, love the pose

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Lovely Mandarin!!!
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MyRidgebacks says:

FAVED! WOW! This is outstanding, Hennie.

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jean Van Holen says:

De kleurenpracht is overweldigend.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mape_s says:

Wat een mooie foto! Ik vind dit geweldig mooie eenden en je hebt hem echt prachtig gefotografeerd! Veel sterkte in het ziekenhuis!

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mia~lewis says:

Beautiful shot - love the cropping. Hope all goes well tomorrow, Mia
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jan2eke says:

Geweldige plaat!! Prachtig hoe die aan het kwaaaaken is!!

Veel sterkte in het ziekenhuis Hennie en we zullen je missen!!

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wana2b says:

Funny! Great shot !
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Sally Van Natta says:

Beautiful shot -- good luck on the surgery. Had something similar a year ago and can't find the scar unless it's pointed out plus it gave me a goal in Paris --- buying necklaces.
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Rinus says:

Hallo Hennie,
Bedankt voor het tonen van weer een schitterende plaat.
Je liefde voor het fotograferen straalt er gewoonweg af.
Veel sterkte bij wat je moet ondergaan.
Groetjes,
*Rinus*
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Prachtige kleuren en een perfecte timing!
Weer een plaatje hoor!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Byland says:

A beautiful photo of a beautiful bird!
You are fortunate that he was happy - you wouldn't want to see them when they get angry ;-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

tom.k says:

Fantastic capture!

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hvhe1 says:

Lovely to read all of your comments and best wishes. Thank you all so much! I feel very priviliged with so many Flickr friends....
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Edgar Thissen says:

Wow, this shot is so wonderful! An instant fav and probably a new Explore hitter!
It sure is a pretty duck and its beak is just awesome this way. A fabulous capture Hennie, just what I thought already.

Hope to speak you soon after the surgery. I wish you all good!

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So cute!
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Fantastic shot! The expression is great. Wishing you best of luck for your surgery and speedy recovery :)
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Beautiful colors!

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Trevor Gregg Photography says:

Beautiful duck and great action capture of him! All the best on your surgery and a quick recovery.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Bryan26 says:

A very colourful portrait! Well caught
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Vladimir Fanning says:

The colors are so vivid! Great shot.

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javadoug says:

Such a beauty.
good luck to you.
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Dave Schreier says:

You have some great images! Love the color.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

kelpie1 says:

Superb colour and detail
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AlexandraPhotos says:

I love it. Wonderful looking duck with open beak. I don't see many of these, and I can never photograph them as beautifully as you have
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SugarbearSteve says:

What is this lil ancestor of your father's ducks trying to say???...He sure is a pretty one.

I hope you are back soon and get weell quickly my Darlink Hennie...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Zamboni says:

Beautiful animals!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

paultnature says:

wow henny very nice capture. such a lovely duck
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

D & E Hutchinson says:

Absolutely beautiful duck, and cute pose. Great photo.

Wish you well with your surgery and a speedy recovery.
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ImageInnovation Photography says:

Wonderful colors and details on this exotic-looking duck. Love the chin feathers. :-) Faved.

I wish you a speedy recovery.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

patries71 says:

Prachtig plaatje.
Veel sterkte in het ziekenhuis!
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H@Ru says:

Great shot !!!
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Beautiful!!

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Teresa Teixeira says:

Beautiful! So coloured! :)
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What an outburst of color, and such a happy expression! Instant fav!

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Tut99 (Roger) says:

Another wonderful portrait. Good luck!

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jose_miguel says:

Wonderful.
Greetings.

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arwriterphotog says:

hope your surgery goes well :D

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JAEbugs says:

omgosh- i saw this on the explore front page- i should have known right away it was yours!! gorgeous work, as always!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jivechive says:

What a neat looking duck. Great shot.
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flopper says:

so wonderful colors of the duck! good luck with surgery!

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Edgar Thissen says:

Congrats Hennie! You did it again and so well deserved!
Hope you're fine and this will help you to recover even faster.

Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

hvhe1 says:

Wow, thanks everybody!! What a lovely way to 'wake up'. I'm lying here nice and comfy in the hospital bed trying to kill time.......
Edgar thanks so much for the SP! I wouldn't have seen it otherwise.. Appreciate it!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

sashasue says:

Great capture! The duck's expression is humorous -- reminds me of that AFLAC duck! ;>)
Glad you are recovering well from your surgery. Best wishes!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Sutton (mailmandan) says:

Superb shot. All the best with your visit to the hospital :o) Hope to see you back on flickr real soon. Danny
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

danihernanz says:

Good colours and good pose. Beautifullllllll
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaydot says:

Supermandarijntje!
Wat een hardstikke leuke foto!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

a kind of sparkle says:

Prachtig! Hopelijk gaat alles goed met je, ik lees net dat je in het ziekenhuis hebt gelegen...beterschap!
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~J0~ says:

Brilliant detail and colours and such an amusing pose! Great shot!
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maneeshks says:

Almost not real - a Walt Disney production. Hope you are well now - can't afford to have you away for too long. TC
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martin werker says:

Prachtige foto Hennie. Heb jij ook in het ziekenhuis gelegen? Hoop dat je goed opknapt. Hoe is het met je man?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

McSnappy says:

another favorite. How can I get anything done today, when I'm glued to my screen looking at your photographs?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Mieke VOS Photographics says:

Wat een scheetje !!
Prachtig !!!
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Grundlepuck says:

Thank you for posting this fantastic shot in the Top 10 Interestingness Pool!
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Rafael Castro Bittencourt says:

GREAT pic, I have shots of mandarim too.
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lavachk1 says:

Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Muffix ^__^ says:

Happy and beautiful! Good job! :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Zen Me says:

perfect timing!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

~Kena Bree~ says:

What a capture! Unbelievable colors! Wonderful clarity! Great, great job! That duck is too cute!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Judy and Paul says:

Love this! a favorite. Judy
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Imapix says:

Fabulous!

Really really ....WONDERFUL

First Class Work!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jcowboy says:

Certainly one of the most beautiful birds in the world! Excellent photography! I hope to see one this year!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Tammy Puntti says:

This duck is the cutest. I have never seen a dock so colorful.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

hobbiton says:

This duck is one expressive bird!
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musicarver says:

What a great capture! Absolutely perfect.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

valentino * says:

bella fotografia
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

FUJIBOB says:

Fantastic catch :o)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

S I G U R says:

Not just a happy duck... the image makes ME happy too!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

BLB. says:

that looks quite angry to me lol, fantastic shot though
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A superb capture with loads of fanfastic detail. Love it.

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Gostokom says:

very nicely and photographicly done!
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jeffdoolittle4 says:

Awsome !!!!!

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Rick_G_in_the_QC says:

Yay! Mandarin ducks make me smile--it's nice to see he's in a joyous mood as well! = )
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hihi nice!!

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Enten ohne Ende (POST 1 - COMMENTS 3) , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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