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The Mandarin Duck

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Mandarin Ducks (Aix galericulata), which are referred to by the Chinese as Yuan-yang (simplified Chinese: 鸳鸯; traditional Chinese: 鴛鴦; pinyin: yuān yāng), where yuan(鴛) and yang(鴦) respectively stand for male and female Mandarin Ducks.

In the eyes of ancient Chinese, Mandarin Ducks form a life-time couple, unlike many other species of ducks. Hence they are frequently featured in Oriental art and are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity.

A Chinese proverb for loving couples uses the Mandarin Duck as a metaphor: “Two mandarin ducks playing in water” (simplified Chinese: 鸳鸯戏水; traditional Chinese: 鴛鴦戲水; pinyin: yuān yāng xì shuǐ). The Mandarin Duck symbol is also used in Chinese weddings, because in traditional Chinese lore they symbolize wedded bliss and fidelity.

Source: Wikipedia.org
Image size
3888x2592px 3.4 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 40D
Shutter Speed
1/500 second
Aperture
F/5.0
Focal Length
200 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Nov 17, 2010, 1:17:59 PM
Sensor Size
22mm
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