Friday, January 21, 2011

Weekend Reflections - Just Ducky


Weekend Reflections by other photographers at Newtown Area Photo.
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59 comments:

  1. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    That is a great picture, I think I know their family!

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  2. carmilevyJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    They are SUCH beautiful birds! I have vivid memories from childhood of going to the duck pond near my aunt's house. We'd bring all our stale bread and spend hours feeding them. It never got old, and it was always tough to leave.

    We don't have a duck pond in our town, but there is a beautiful park beside the river, and as soon as we realized the ducks congregated there, we took the kids. It's now a favorite of theirs, too.

    Thanks for sharing this lovely vision!

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  3. Brenda's ArizonaJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Yes, the reflection is a whole nother view of the photo!
    (Chinese lilac is the answer to your ? on the bloom).

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  4. Oilfield TrashJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Great photo.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Nice one. So still and colourful too.
    Have a great weekend, Patrick.
    Rosemary

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  6. MarleneJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Nice photo, Mr. Pat. Those ducks sure have it lucky. We got nearly 5" of snow overnight. ICK.

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  7. BeritJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    So sweet and beautiful, I like it:)
    Wishing you a lovely weekend Patrick.
    Greetings and a hug,
    from Berit.

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  8. Carolyn FordJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Oh...just "ducky" is so cute! Sweet reflections!

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  9. TS HendrikJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    That's a sweet picture. I was wishing I had my camera with me yesterday. I got stuck on the road at a goose crossing.

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  10. Sylvia KJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I love it! And they are just ducky! Terrific, fun reflections! Isn't it fun to catch shots like these, sometimes when you least expect it! Have a great weekend, Patrick!

    Sylvia

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  11. Jhon BakerJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    excellent photo - looks like a hot debate between the two with the one in the middle just thinking "not again, guys, really?'

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  12. Rek SeshJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Great picture....the reflection seems perfect...

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  13. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    They are adorable and your picture really beautiful!
    Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg

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  14. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Such a clear shot!

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  15. Corvus VenJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    no day of photography is complete without ducks ^_^

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  16. JamesJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Nice shot.
    I bet they are basking in the warm sun,reflecting and waiting for the female ducks.

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  17. RebeccaJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    pretty ducks and a beautiful shot

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  18. tapirgalJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Very cool shot of the ducks with the unexpected branch. Love it!

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  19. KarenJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Terrific! I love ducks.

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  20. Pat TillettJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Brian - thanks Brian!

    Carmi - That's how I am. Loved them as a kid and love them now! My kids and grandkids feel the same.

    Brenda - Thanks for comment and for the plant info!

    Oilfield Trash - Thanks so much!

    Rosemary - thanks! I'll be going to your place next to see how they journey is going...

    Berit - Thanks so much! you have a nice weekend also. And stay warm!

    Carolyn - thanks Carolyn! gotta love 'em...

    Tim - thanks! Let that be a lesson for you. ALWAYS have a camera with you.

    Sylvia - You are right. Usually, there are turtles on this branch, so it was a surprise.

    Jhon - Thanks Jhon! They were getting loud about it too...

    Rek - thanks so much!

    Cezar and Leia - thanks so much for the nice words and for stopping by!

    Alex - thanks Alex!

    Lovkyne - that is so true! I love them except when they land in my pool. If they make a nest and take up residence, it's against the law here to disturb them!

    James - I think they were drinking shots of Jägermeister, to bolster their courage.

    becca - Thanks becca!

    tapirgal - Thanks! I was hoping to see about 10 turtles on that branch.

    Karen - thanks so much!

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  21. MeredithDuckJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I may be partial to this picture over all others that you've posted ;) Not sure why though...

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I Love duks. My eldest brother had a pet duck.. She was very gentle, but loud.. Whew!!!


    Great picture Pat!!

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  23. Pandorah's BoxJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Such a lovely picture!!!

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  24. Pat TillettJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    MeredithDuck - Hey There! It's been a while! thanks!

    Lynne - Was it housebroken? thanks Lynne!

    Kato - thanks kato!

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  25. Full-On-ForwardJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Pat-

    AWESOME--either you are one QUIET Ninja type dude--or have a great telephoto lens!

    AWESOME SHOT!!

    J

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  26. Anthony J. LangfordJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    What the Duck?

    ;)

    Nice work again patty.

    =]

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  27. SquirrelQueenJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Great shot Pat!
    I love the reflections.

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  28. Pat TillettJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    John - thanks John! Actually I was pretty close. I was disguised as a goose.

    Anthony - thank you my friend!

    SQ - Thank you so much! I'm running out of shots with reflections. I better get busy!

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  29. Sérgio PontesJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Hello,

    I've just come to thank your visit to my blog =)

    I like your blog very much, i will come more often =)

    Best regards

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  30. pennyJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    A beautiful mirror image, Pat. The males are so colorful with their green and white markings.

    be well, be happy :)
    Pam

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  31. Stickup ArtistJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Hi Pat and thanks for stopping by. I love your ducks! We have a lot of ducks out here at Puddingstone Reservoir for the winter and I never noticed before that when they really get quacking, they sound like they are laughing! So now whenever I see ducks, I smile.

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  32. MeJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Those ducks are absolutely beautiful and so is the picture! I love those, because the green of their head is never just green, there's always a lot of colours blended in the green. It's cool to see the reflection in the water too..the picture is so clear!

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  33. Johnny NutcaseJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    little mallard friends - cute!

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  34. JerryJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I like ducks. I like you photo of ducks.

    I need to go to the park.

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  35. 'TsukiJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Amazing shot... I love the colors on it, with this shade of grey and blue so soft...

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  36. Pat TillettJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Sergio - thanks! I appreciate your comment and for signing on here.

    Pam - Thanks Pam! I would still like ducks very much, but the males really make them photogenic

    Stickup Artist - My pleasure! I can't check everyone out everyday, so I when I do come by, I have to catch up! I didn't know you were over there. I haven't been to Puddingstone for years! I also love ducks...

    Sarah - I know! The green is kind of iridescent! thanks so much!

    Johnny - Love 'em! thanks...

    Jerry - The park is good. pack a lunch and go today...

    'Tsuki - Thanks so much! I was looking for turtles!

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  37. SerendipityJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    They are very cute! Lovely clear reflections.

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  38. Martha ZJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    That's a beautiful, smooth as glass reflection.

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  39. tapirgalJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Turtles! Hopefully next time. It's wonderful to see them sunning. Wonder if they are the pet store releases or the native variety.

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  40. -Warren ZoellJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    It almost looks like a painting.

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  41. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Very nice reflections and photo title ("Just Ducky"). They look so at ease, as if they're used to being photographed.
    xoRobyn

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  42. Pat TillettJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Serendipity - thanks for stopping by and commenting!

    Martha Z - thanks! Hard to believe that the place was such a mess just a couple of weeks ago from some big storms.

    tapirgal - I'm pretty sure they are natural, this body of water and creek have been here for a long time and many generations. they sit there until they see that you see them, then they dive.

    Warren - Thanks Warren! that's one thing I can't do!

    Robyn - They let me get pretty close to them. The are not as bold as the Canadian Geese. There are at least a hundred of them wintering here. You can walk right up to them!

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Gorgeous photo, and fantastic reflection!

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  44. baygirl32January 23, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    they're so colourful (hope they're friendly)

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  45. JimmyJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Those Mallards are beautiful birds, Great photo Pat.

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  46. Pat TillettJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Icy BC - Thanks so much! I appreciate it...

    baygirl - They let me get pretty close, but then again there was about five feet of water between us.

    Jimmy - They sure took nice photos...

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  47. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Fantastic photo. Great clarity and reflection. Cute ducks too.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  48. Pat TillettJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    D&R - thanks so much!

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  49. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    that's a crisp reflection. I love the pic

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  50. Pat TillettJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Lynda - Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it...

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  51. Blue Wave 707January 24, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    NIce! Got the ducks all in a row!

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  52. Pat TillettJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Blue Wave - Thanks!

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  53. LeoviJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    This great and beautiful photo of ducks has a nice color and beautiful reflections, very clear.

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  54. DawnJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Don't know why....but this is one of my favorite shots of yours. Love the colors and reflections...and the just "hanging around" feeling:)

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  55. JennyJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I would say this post "quacked me up", but it was too lovely to make me laugh.

    Instead, I just said, "Awww, that Pat Tillett. He can take a danged fine picture!"

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  56. Madalina DascaluJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    they are on vacation :)

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  57. Pat TillettJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Leovi - thank so much!

    Dawn - I don't know why either! LOL! I'm glad you like it!

    Jenny - Thanks so much Jenny! I appreciate it.

    smalldot - Yep, relaxing by the lake!

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  58. MargaretJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Lovely. I took photos of ducks this weekend - I will probably use them for next weeks Weekend Reflections. I love your marina scene above as well.

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  59. Pat TillettJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Margaret - There are a lot ducks around here this time of year. So there are a lot of photo ops with the. Thanks for commenting!

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