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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Shadows and Water ~ 7-31-11

Five Duck Family
Lake Robertson ~ Rockbridge County, VA

“Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.”
~Michael Caine

This post is linked with Hey Harriet’s Shadow Shot Sunday.
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25 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

love the water ripple backdrop.

Sylvia K said...

Oh, I love the water ripple, too! Delightful! And, of course, I love the duck family and the quote! Lovely shadows for the day, Genie! Have a great day tomorrow!

Sylvia

Arti said...

Loved the calmness in the shot! And that quote is one of my favorites too...
Great capture...
Have a fabulous sunday:)

Sivinden said...

I like those geese lined up for photographing;) - the water makes a nice background.

Claudia said...

We see families of Canadian Geese around here - they are so adorable. I love the texture of the water, Genie - beautiful.

xo
Claudia

Ann said...

5 little ducks went out to play, do you know this song?

EG Wow said...

Lovely how you've captured the texture of the water's ripples, Genie!

HOOTIN' ANNI said...

Awwwwwwwwwww, so so sweet!! I can hear them chattering to each other right now as I type.

Stop by if you find time and see my
GRACKLE ON SHORE

Have a terrific Sunday.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Even the water is shadowy in this photo! Everything looks so cool and inviting, although it's probably a scorcher of a day!


COMPADRES

Shadows above me,
Shadows below;
Some shadows swift and
Some shadows slow;
All of these shadows,
It’s plain to see,
Are my compadres—
Sweet company!


© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher


Sweeping Shadows

Sinbad and I on the Loose said...

I like how you composed this. I probably would have made the mistake of positioning the geese up higher in the frame. Well done.

Birdman said...

Yikes! Birds EVERYWHERE today. What gives? hahaha

frayedattheedge said...

Excellent shadow shot!

Joan said...

This is great! I can imagine when one takes the leap, the others will follow.

jelaine said...

Ohh! Great quote, I shall make that my 'duck mantra'. cute little (or not little?) ducks too-- our ducks here are not so interesting. haha

Jeanette said...

Nice shot. I can almost hear the water slowly making its way to the shore. And looks like you have your ducks all in a row, so you can enjoy the relaxing sound of the water. Thanks for sharing.

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Nice scene. They are cute :)

Regards!

BLOGitse said...

sorry I'm late...
We didn't have those ducks before but now they are all around the city.
Have a great week!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Here's a poem for your water!



FEEL THE WATERS’ HEALING

If you’re stressed and weary
Try a thing or two:
Go down to the river,
Take a friend with you;
Take your shoes and socks off,
Plunge in twenty toes—
Feel the waters’ healing
As the river flows!


© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

Puddle of Light

Judy said...

Love the texture of the water! I love how the two geese in the middle are both preening! I love the synchronized preening events...

Dinah said...

Where's the other one? Aren't they supposed to be six little ducks? ;-)

Cambagat Cave

Karen said...

Beautiful rippling water Genie!

Luna Miranda said...

delightful composition! i love the quote!

chubskulit said...

Beautiful shot!

My Watery Entry

Taunnie said...

Your photo looks like a Monet. It almost looks like you could feel the texture of the water. Beautiful!

abeachcottage said...

Beautiful shot, many great things happening in this pic :)