I was photographing ducks at a pond in Golden Gate Park last spring when this ring-necked drake came swimming toward me. The drakes were pursuing females and I guess he didn’t like me around. He looked mad and I felt like he was saying “back off buster.” I gave him some more space and he went about his business.
This photo reminds me of a photo that a friend of mine from the 1970s took of a bluebird that looked like it was mad. My friend’s name is Michael L. Smith and his mad bluebird photo made Mike a millionaire. Here is a link about Mike and his famous photo. I don’t think my mad duck is going to make me a millionaire, but one can dream. To purchase a print of this image click here.
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Well I can see why the pics made him a millionaire. Something about being at the right place at the right time to take an iconic photo.
Blessings on you and yours
John Wilder
Hi John. You’re right. It is an iconic photo.
That’s a great photo Jim. I now know not to mess around with a male ring-neck on the prowl.
Thanks Alan.