Odd one out

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 4 October 2008 in Animal & Insect.

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All your ducks in a line except the rebel. Unusual to see a mother duck so close to other ducks when she has got babies. In fact when approached by another duck she left with her duckling and the other two ran interference for her

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (22)

Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand

Cute little duckling, great shot!

4 Oct 2008 5:43am

@Zing: Thanks Zing

Sun from Iran

Cool shot..Nicely done!

4 Oct 2008 5:56am

@Sun: Thanks for the visit and the comment

Magda from Vancouver, Canada

Oh, My! How cute is this! Nice capture! You can really see how much the ducks enjoy the warmth of the sun!

4 Oct 2008 6:04am

@Magda: They were enjoying the sun it was a lovely warm spring day. Thanks for the comment

Vink from Grasse - French riviera, France

Beautiful family ducks ! well done !

4 Oct 2008 7:58am

@Vink: Thanks very much Vink

kylie from Shanghai, China

Those are gorgeous little white flowers in the background. Do you know what they are called? I like the line up - the rebel just adds to the interest. And the duckling is sooo adorable! Great capture Deb

4 Oct 2008 7:58am

@kylie: Thanks Kylie I think they are snowdrops. Beautiful spring flowers

MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Simply gorgeous image! Well taken. Lovely composition and great detail.

4 Oct 2008 9:34am

@MaryP: Thanks very much Mary

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

We have an expression in French : "the ugly litlle duck" to speak about one out of standard.

4 Oct 2008 9:43am

@Calusarus: I have never hear of that before . He is a cute little ugly duck though

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

This is so fantastic Debbie, so well taken and the story just wonderful, good girl ;)

4 Oct 2008 10:23am

@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine you comments are always so positive I look forward to them

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

I like the line of ducks, the one turned head, and the little one out front.

4 Oct 2008 10:34am

@Anita: Thanks Anita

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

A LOVELY SHOT

4 Oct 2008 11:04am

@Dimitrios: Thanks D

willow from Chelsea, United States

I must admit I always cheer for the odd one who's not afraid to do his own thing. You go, little guy! Nice composition.

4 Oct 2008 1:26pm

@willow: Thanks Willow I wonder what happened to all his brothers and sisters. Its unusual to see just one duck

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

This has got to be the! Aaaah! shot of the day,well spotted and taken.

4 Oct 2008 2:17pm

@Jeff: Thanks for that Jeff got your sentimental side did it

leslie from norwich, United Kingdom

Aaah great shot.... well spotted

4 Oct 2008 3:18pm

@leslie: Thank Les

StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada

Taking it cool in the sun...that life.....beautiful shot....lovely colors...and thanks for passing by my photo stream...you were right ...i can always check yours for difference in weather..

4 Oct 2008 4:38pm

@StarCosmosBleu: Thanks Marcel for the comment and the visit

maysam.pourghasemi from tehran, Iran

nice shot.beatiful composition.excellent. =d>

4 Oct 2008 9:46pm

@maysam.pourghasemi: Thanks very much

One from Açores, Portugal

A great image, very beautiful scene, magnificent colors. Your explanation of the ducks is very interesting.

5 Oct 2008 2:32am

@One: Thanks very much I always enjoy reading other peoples commentaries on their photos

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Beautifully captured D:-) I love the snow drops in the backgroung and that fluffy little fella at the front is just so cute! A brilliant moment in time Debs:-))

5 Oct 2008 3:49am