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Not all black and white after all
Doc Duck

Not all black and white after all (Bucephala albeola)

I thought Buffleheads were black and white ducks (well, the drakes, at least). Turns out they're brilliantly colored when they catch the sun just right. And for once I managed to underexpose enough that I didn't totally burn out the whites.
Habitat
urban lake
Location
North Lake, Golden Gate Park
Date taken
29 Feb 2016
Scientific name
Bucephala albeola
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
Staff member
Opus Editor
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.... who said... "you can have any colour you like so long as it's black"!! Ford knew what he was talking about didn't he LOL

A super picture of this handsome guy! Very well done lass.
 
You caught the colours and iridescence so well, Ann.
 
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Fantastic close-up of this handsome little drake with fancy but sometimes subtle colors. Outstanding!!!!
 

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