Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Looking behind / Watery Wednesday

A curious mallard turns his head to check what's behind him

Can you turn your head and stretch like that? Makes me wonder how many bones he has in his neck.

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41 comments:

  1. B SQUAREDJune 29, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Haven't been able to do that in twenty years.

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  2. RoanJune 29, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    I fear my neck would break. ;) Great shot!

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  3. KathyJune 29, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    This photo could appear in a wildlife magazine. Great shot!

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  4. TaniaJune 29, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Beautiful shot! Looks like it`s painted.
    Wish you a great day:-)

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  5. judi/GmjJune 29, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Nice shot, maybe he is checking out his fancy tail feathers!

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  6. Small City ScenesJune 29, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    He's telling the ma to hurry up--quack quack!!! MB

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  7. GeorgeJune 29, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    My neck hurts just looking at this picture. But it is a great shot and I like the reflection as well.

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  8. Leslie D.June 29, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    This is such a great photo! Love the colors and the duck looks like one of those botanical drawings.

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  9. macthewebJune 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    I like the treatment of the photo. Did you use Topaz Simplify?

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  10. JudyJune 29, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Hmmm...Duck Yoga?

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  11. LowellJune 29, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    This is just ducky! And he's a beauty!

    Re your comment: You couldn't embarrass my neighbors no matter what you did!

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  12. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Gorgeous; it looks like a painting.

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  13. BetteyJune 29, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Adorable :) Have a good rest of the week!

    Hood Photo Blog

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  14. JudyJune 29, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    I love the curl in his tail! Swans have 22 bones in their necks, but I don't know about ducks.

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  15. My name is RietJune 29, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    What a great shot. Beautiful.

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  16. Boom NisanartJune 29, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Wow, Amazing photo !!!
    Look like a painting...love it

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  17. Nikki - Notes of LifeJune 29, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Nope, I can't turn my head like that... though my 7 month old niece has a good go at it when there's something she wants to see and it's behind her! Great shot :)

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  18. MarieJune 29, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    What a gorgeous capture my friend.

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  19. tinyskilletJune 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Nice photo! I think they sleep with their heads turned like that too!

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  20. eileeninmdJune 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Maybe he just wanted you to check out his good side. Great photo!

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  21. Gemma WisemanJune 29, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    A contortionist of Nature! I love how the duck seems to do this so nonchalently! Incredible shot!

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  22. Icy BCJune 29, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    What a beautiful duck, and gorgeous scenery!

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  23. edenJune 29, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Lovely capture of the duck!

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  24. gigiJune 29, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    You also got a reflection in that photo. Great shot.

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  25. Louis la VacheJune 29, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    hee hee...
    «Louis» sees that things are just ducky with you, too...
    ;-D

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  26. TashJune 29, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Darling pose. And the ducktails are there in full view with all the pretty colors.

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  27. LoracJune 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Look at his cute little curly tail. Nice shot EG!

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  28. BeckyJune 29, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    I'm way too old to even think of twisting my head that way, but then again the wildlife must always be on the lookout for whatever, good or bad.
    B.

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  29. ArijaJune 29, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Now that is a great dreake. I wonder if my duck was bathing to impress him?

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  30. SandyCarlsonJune 29, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Now that is one flexible fellow!

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  31. AprilJune 29, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    A tranquil scene and a beautiful photo!

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  32. TaraJune 29, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Ha, it looks like he's waiting for someone else to come after him. Great shot!

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  33. Carolyn FordJune 29, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    How beautiful this guy is...so stately! No, I wish I could turn my neck like that!

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  34. RoseJune 29, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I only wish I could do half that turn...my neck is always stiff.

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  35. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Great flexibility!

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  36. the wild raspberryJune 29, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    their colors are so vibrant.
    very lovely.

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  37. EbieJune 29, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    My neck is not flexible, hahaha! But you have captured a great photo and I love your narrative!

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  38. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    LOL he's checking if his girlfriend is running after him.:p

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  39. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    That's quite a stretch! :)

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  40. catJune 30, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    Makes you wonder what he did see there behind him.
    Fantastic capture!

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  41. IndraniJuly 7, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    Great timing, lovely capture.

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