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Ducks in a Row
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I'm not really sure which gallery to stick this one in. I present to you a photo of the rare porcelain lawn duck. I spent several days stalking these beasts, skulking behind hedges and crawling beneath bushes before I was able to get a decent shot. This may be one of them. I was unable to get a shot of the male in his magnificent plumage, as he is even more skittish than the female and young. The lawn duck predators are many and include the lawnmower (particularly the ride-on), croquet ball and/or mallet, and small children who want to see them fly free. Hope you enjoy and your comments welcomed.

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.palral
06/26/10 4:29 AM GMT
Wendell...That might just be the funniest narrative I've seen in weeks. You're giving TicK a run for his money in the narrative department.

Except for those porcelain ducks, it's a great photo of the pretty yellow flowers and the beautiful greenery that I miss so terribly. The wild baseball bat carrying Roger must be added to the list of predators. Thanks for the laugh at the end of a very long day.

Roger
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.Susiesun
06/26/10 4:37 AM GMT
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Hi Wendell!

They are really very cute! Happy faces and the design is gracious! I am laughing here with your description about the situation of them and your "hunting the best photo" lol Nice post!
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Susie Sun
.catweasel
06/26/10 9:08 AM GMT
Duckus porcelanicus - a rare breed that never migrates as far as the U.K. Thanks for sharing this unique breed, Wendell.
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"Days are where we live. They come, they wake us Time and time over. " PHILIP LARKIN (1922-1985)
.gizmo1
06/26/10 2:45 PM GMT
I would have a job knowing which gallery to put this into, it would send me comical lol. Very nice comical photo thanks for sharing.O you little ducky you did go out of your way.
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::trixxie17
06/26/10 3:57 PM GMT
This was hilarious Wendell - best laugh all week - that is a very rare breed indeed - don't think they are very good "a la orange" unfortunatly.
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.icedancer
06/26/10 4:49 PM GMT
Oh my goodness Wendell, I had a great chuckle with the description of this image. Truly Priceless
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::Galatea
06/26/10 10:15 PM GMT
So cute! I love it; makes me smile. Thank you. :)
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.prashanth
06/27/10 12:03 AM GMT
Somebody is having less work!! LOL, very funny image. made me smile, thanks :)
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If "Ignorance is bliss", why should we seek knowledge?
.CollegeKid21
06/27/10 12:30 AM GMT
Wow Wen, I'm glad you were stealthy enough to stay out of the way of these insanely dangerous ducks. You never know when one could spot you and take you out.
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Many people will walk in and out of your life,but true friends will leave footprints in your heart. You'll ways be in my heart Carissa and Rouski
::luckyshot
06/27/10 2:15 AM GMT
Wendell - A brave man to get close enough for this photo! lol Cute shot. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
::mikerkim
06/27/10 5:36 PM GMT
HAHAHA! That's great, Wendell!

Mike
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::busybottle
06/30/10 7:11 AM GMT
Wendell
Dont they have a Ceramic ducks gallery?!? They should! I would of never got this close. These guys are known to take fingers and cameras! Very cute shot!
Paul
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::Jimbobedsel
07/01/10 2:45 AM GMT
I am shocked there is no ceramic duck gallery. I would complain. LOL. Funny, and very nice.
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.kindred_spirit
07/04/10 9:29 AM GMT
Funny narration. Very nicely captured, sharp and clear.
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