Friday, January 2, 2009

Just Ducky


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Every year hundreds of ducks congregate in this park in our town.


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They love to hang out on the parking lot and they let you drive very close to them, they seem unafraid of people.


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There's a river running through the park and you always see many ducks floating as well as resting on the parking lot.


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I often wonder how many ducks under the piles of snow the plows have moved.


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Joking – I'm sure they get out of the way. ;)


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This fall, however, they drained part of the river and they did not allow it fill back up before winter hit.


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This means the ducks have very little water, most of it is frozen solid and while there are fewer ducks I still worry about them.


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37 comments:

  1. These are amazing! I love the two who seem to be kissing!

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  2. these are great! i especially like the top 3.

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  3. Do not worry about the ducks. They have wings, they can fly to water. Love the shot of the duck on one foot, her feathers are so detailed.

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  4. Looks like you're starting your new year out with all of your ducks in a row. Haha, I crack myself up. :) Great photos, but it sure looks cold.

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  5. Malards are such pretty ducks. I love the males with all the green in them. Nice photos.

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  6. Hi again Lisa! I just popped back over to check out all the wonderful photos I've missed while I've been away.
    Happy New Year to you and your family :-)

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  7. Do you know what breed of duck the black one is? He's so striking!

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  8. Thanks for stopping by. I love all the ducks in a row. What part of Mo did u live in. I know I lived in St. Louis most of my life and Loved my old home but . Glad I moved to the Lake of the Ozarks area. I also love Ohio near the lake and Would like to live some where warmer. How did you decide on Wisconsin?
    I have been to Chicago and love lake Michigan. I guess I am a lake person. Or country. I was born in Wv. But no way will I live there.

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  9. I love the 5th pick with the tail feather curled up. These are great pics!

    Here's wishing you a wonderful 2009!

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  10. The last one is my favorite! What a handsome duck!

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  11. i especially like the second one coming toward me Sandy

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  12. I see you have all your ducks in a row for the new year ;-) . Those are awesome photos, and there is just something so cute about a duck.

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  13. Simply fantastic photos. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. At least if it gets bad for them, they can fly away to a better place. The ducks kissing was pretty cute.

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  15. Oh I love the color of of the feet against the starkness of the snow! And I love the one-legged stand! A pleasure to visit as always!

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  16. Very cool photos! My husband would love these.

    There are quite a few ducks around here yet. I don't know why, I'd head south if I were them!

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  17. Absolutely Incredible Pictures!!!

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  18. Incredible images Lisa. Looks like you got very close to these beauties. I like the first one for creative use of DOF and last one for stunning details. Well done

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  19. Those are all great shots, weird, I posted the same type of ducks on my regular blog, must be the ducky weather.

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  20. I was feeding the ducks by my house this morning. Maybe there's a duck fever going around LOL
    It's 70 degrees here so our ducks are a little warmer than yours. They look so cold it's almost painful.

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  21. OH my goodness they are beautiful.

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  22. Awww...what beautiful duckies! I also hope that they have found sufficient water elsewhere :-( Gorgeous pics!

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  23. They are such beautiful animals. You never cease to amaze me with your photos. It doesn't matter what the Subject is, you make it amazing.

    I hope they are able to forge for water somewhere close. There are so many different kinds in your photos, which is great. What a special thing for them to gather each year.

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  24. Wonderful photos! I cannot get nearly so close to the ducks around here. I thought they left when the last of the open water froze, but I saw a flock of about 20 flying over this morning. No idea where they are living. I bet yours get bread and stuff from some of the people around there.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  25. They are apparently a gentler and less greedy lot than the ones down here.
    I love the black one.
    Watch out for icy roads and sidewalks!

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  26. These really are wonderful pictures. I love duckies:)

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  27. Ohmygosh ... these are MARVELOUS photos ... and I'm wondering how close you need to be to them to get these kinds of pictures. Do you know anything about the Nikon D-60 with the two lenses that I'm thinking about buying at Costco... and would it let ME take pictures like these????? The bird collage I shared at Small Reflections this morning is the best my little Casio will let me do with birds ... seriously!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  28. I love how you picture them as real individuals!!
    Wonderful, all of them!

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  29. All of these photographs are great. They sure do let you get close, for a great series.

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  30. These photos are outstanding! I would love to see a sight such as this in person. You captured these photos so well, and the colors are spectacular!

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  31. I love these series of photos, especially the first one. it's like they are lining up.
    happy New Year

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  32. as usual, WONDERFUL photos! love the kissing ducks! i wish i could touch them, their feathers seem so soft and glossy but they might not like it... well, maybe i can bribe them with some bread crumbs:)... hope the river would thaw a bit so they can have a little swim and some food during this cold season...

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  33. We have ponds all around where we live that freeze over and I always point out the ducks "iceskating" to my kids. They think it is hilarious.

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  34. Great photos. I especially love the shadows.

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