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©2008-2009 =Ghost-Dreamer
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Full view please, he posed for it

A Mandarin duck (or Yuan-yang in Mandarin) as it swims in the cool spring waters of Beihai park (Beijing, China).

These ducks are used frequently in Oriental art and are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity. They are often used in Chinese weddings since they represent wedded bliss and fidelity in traditional Chinese lore.

I swear that this was the same duck I caught last year in December ( [link] ), the same regal look in his eyes and this time he decided to humour me a little and pose in front of me (he was actually falling asleep). I was still standing there ... oooh, pretty :D

Please don't hesitate to comment on what you like (or dislike) about the picture, any feedback is appreciated. Don't worry though, I won't kill ya if you fav+run.

Thanks,

Ghost



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:iconflynn-the-cat:
Oh wow. A beautiful bird, and a perfect reflection.

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:iconqtwendy:
when I first saw this picture I thought it was a painting, what beautiful reflection you captured :hug:

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:iconghost-dreamer:
:hug: thank you very much, I'm really glad you like it :)

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Thanks dahling :glomp: really appreciate the wonderful comment :D

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:iconqtwendy:
your welcome you deserved it :icongwomp:

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:icontheelementalist:
Wow, this photo is awesome, i really thought it was a painting first :D

nice pose and reflection

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:omg: I could have sworn this was an Audobon painting! The crisp detail and rich plumage is mind-blowing. What a gorgeous capture from Mother Nature! Sweet image, Ghost-Dreamer! =)=)=)

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Very colorful, I still say dinosaurs evolved into birds
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Beautiful capture, love the reflection.

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April 9, 2008
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Mar 31, 2008, 2:37:30 PM

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