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Cecille Kennedy
Lincoln City, Oregon

02/16/2024
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Nikon P1000

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crop, adjust contrast in Photoshop

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A pair of mallards, the female stretching a little, shortly before going for a swim. The male is easily recognizable with his iridescent green head. In certain natural lighting his head turns iridescent cobalt blue or deep violet blue. After the breeding season, around June, the males develop a duller eclipse color.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!