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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:

  1. 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

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

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

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

    xo
    Claudia

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

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

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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

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

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  10. Yikes! Birds EVERYWHERE today. What gives? hahaha

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  11. Excellent shadow shot!

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

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  13. 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

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  14. 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.

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

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  16. 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

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

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

    Cambagat Cave

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  19. Beautiful rippling water Genie!

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  20. delightful composition! i love the quote!

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

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

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