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Anyone have laying down duck reference?

Discussion in 'Bird Taxidermy' started by jon_wilhelm, Jan 31, 2016.

  1. Jan 31, 2016 #1
    jon_wilhelm

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    I've been searching google images and the reference photo section of this site, but I can't seem to find reference of a live duck laying down with its leg out to the side. I've seen them mounted this way before and have even tried it once without reference. I would like to mount another this way and was trying to find a photo I could look off of.

    I've seen some beautiful mounts done this way, but I know it's better to use a live bird for reference.

    Thanks.
     
  3. Feb 8, 2016 #2
    bucksnort10

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    Jon

    Earlier I was going to post, I have yet to see that in the years I have been watching them. Then just yesterday I saw a drake goldeneye stick out his lower leg/foot when he was laying down. I was too slow to get the camera out to snap a picture for you. He didn't use the foot for any grooming/preening -- just came out for brief time and then he tucked it back underneath himself. I will keep trying to get a picture for you. But it may take awhile (years . . . .) if at all.

    Dan
     

  5. Feb 8, 2016 #3
    bucksnort10

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    I assume you meant on land. If not, here is one I took of a goldeneye a couple years ago.
     

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  6. Feb 8, 2016 #4
    jon_wilhelm

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    Thanks bucksnort. I played around with laying down poses and finally found one that I thought looked natural on my bird. However if you ever do get a photo like that I would love to see it, but no rush :D

    I was thinking of a duck on land but that goldeneye on the water is great as well. It would be an interesting pose for a mount.

    Thanks again for the response.
     
  7. Feb 9, 2016 #5
    Stewartdco

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  8. Feb 13, 2016 #6
    silverfox

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    Some of these arent the best pics but I hope this is what youre looking for.[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
  9. Feb 13, 2016 #7
    silverfox

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    [​IMG][​IMG]This one is behind the grass.[​IMG]
     
  10. Feb 13, 2016 #8
    silverfox

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    Another mount by me. But dont use as a reference![​IMG][​IMG]
     
  11. Feb 13, 2016 #9
    silverfox

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    I thought I had some more on my phone but must have deleted them. I'll keep looking.
     
  12. Feb 13, 2016 #10
    jon_wilhelm

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    Thanks Silverfox :)

    Those are the type of poses I was thinking about. Thanks for finding those for me.

    Beautiful mount by the way.
     
  13. Feb 21, 2016 #11
    bucksnort10

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    with a band to boot . . .
     

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  14. Feb 21, 2016 #12
    bucksnort10

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    another view ;)
     

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  15. Feb 21, 2016 #13
    jon_wilhelm

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    Very nice, thanks again Dan. Excellent photography. Must be a great location to photograph ducks.
     
  16. Feb 21, 2016 #14
    bucksnort10

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    You are welcome Jon. I am glad to help you out.

    I just love going there. :)
    If you need any other shots, let me know.
    It is fun to watch the different species to see all their different personalities.