Mallards @ The Botanical Gardens

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Photos and video taken by me @ The SF Botanical Gardens


Both photos above taken with old camera.


This photo taken with new camera.


Comments

Ann said…
I just love their coloring. That first one almost blends right in with the background.
May 6, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Ann, I know, I almost didn't even see him when I uploaded the photo :)
May 6, 2010 at 11:50 AM
rainfield61 said…
Your new camera did produce many wonders. The reflection in the water is so nice.
May 6, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Diane AZ said…
He looks so handsome standing on the rock. Cute video too!
May 6, 2010 at 4:58 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Thanks Rainfield :)

Diane, He looks like a little Diva Model :D Thanks Diane.
May 6, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said…
It looks like such a relaxing setting. Your pictures are really great, it's fun having a new camera to play with :)

PS Thanks for always leaving such nice comments on my blog :)
May 6, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Catherine, it really is, thank you. I absolutely love your blog :)
May 6, 2010 at 6:38 PM
betchai said…
oh, I am so glad Jo you have your new camera now and have started enjoying it, love the reflection and clarity of the new camdera's pic.
May 6, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Unknown said…
Those are all so lovely. I am in love with the last one though. :-)
May 6, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Andrea said…
Hi, i wonder why he is alone, he looks sad!
May 6, 2010 at 7:56 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
betchai, Thanks, it is so much fun playing with the new camera.

Diane, I am too, we'll have to share him :D

Andrea, aw, I think he just wanted to pose for the camera :)
May 6, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Self Sagacity said…
It seemed you spend a lot of time at the SF Botanical Gardens, I wish I can say the same, because you've captured many beautiful photos from your visits. :-)
May 6, 2010 at 8:38 PM
DoanLegacy said…
Beautiful pictures and setting. Thanks for sharing!
May 6, 2010 at 9:12 PM
J. M. P. said…
He, he, I love them, the brown one in the video seems crazy. I could spend hours watching these mallards — and I learned this new word; my Google translator says that in Spanish they are called patos reales. They're so charming!
May 7, 2010 at 12:47 AM
Makoy said…
That are nice photos. The ducks are lovely. Well done Joanne
May 7, 2010 at 12:47 AM
Rick (Ratty) said…
I always like seeing mallards. Both cameras produced great results. I like the way the female is bobbing under water in the video. She almost turns upside down.
May 7, 2010 at 4:06 AM
•°°• IcyBC •°°• said…
Gorgeous photos Jo, and watching the duck went upside down was fun.
May 7, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Self, I do spend alot of time there, it's very relaxing for me.

Thanks, Doan.

Fullet, she is a little crazy one and so cute. Thank you for sharing that with me, now I've learned something as well.

Thanks so much, Makoy.

Ratty, I was laughing hysterically while watching her, it was so cute. Thanks Ratty.

Icy, Wasn't it though, she was hilarious, thanks.
May 7, 2010 at 7:00 AM
Bossy Betty said…
Great pictures! Love your new header too!
July 30, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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