Somehow the picture doesn't convey to me quite how precarious the hummingbird looks in real life and yet how solid it actually is. It also looks extremely cool.
It's not easy to find a good quality depiction of a mallard hen -- most statuettes are of the drake -- perhaps because the markings on the hen are delicate and subtle. The artist has done a wonderful job here, and I'm very happy with it. It occupies an honored place in our home.
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