Just beautiful Sandi. You really have a knack for this type of scene. Love the reflections and the blues and red/yellows are just perfect. Grand job.

All I know about ducks eggs is they are larger then chicken eggs but not as big as a Ostrich egg. Sorry. Think I will sit down by this great scene and ponder eggs. Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eggs. Great blast from the past Tigz.

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Gorgeous glowing sunset ... the rich looking golds & subtle blues set the scene off nicely.

The only thing I can think of in regards to your question about ducks abandoning a nest of eggs is that the hen sensed a predator ... this is highly common with Wood Ducks. Wood Ducks may also abandon a nest if there are too many eggs to incubate. Most ducks will leave the nest for a short time to feed & rest especially if there are more eggs to be layed yet before the incubation period begins. Most wildlife including waterfowl will leave a nest if a predator (this includes humans) is nearby. I'd leave the eggs untouched as the hen will most likely be back.

Back to your capture ... very nicely composed & I'm enjoying the peacefulness coming from it. Excellent work Sandi.

A Beautiful and Stunning scene,Sandi..Gorgeous shot.Faved.

I have no idea about ducks eggs,perhaps you will find an answer.The colors are very nice as well as the light reflection,nice silhouettes too,the photo is really good,Sandi

I know this is a fine capture but have no Idea on the nesting.

Stunningly beautiful!

Stan

Wow, this is a really beautiful capture Sandi, Terrific job. About those eggs, I thought of two possible reasons. 1; maybe the eggs you are finding are bad eggs and are being discarded away from the nests, and 2; maybe you are finding evidence of a midnight raid either from a hungry animal or maybe some kid's sick humor. Though Sherree brings up a valid point.

I don't know a thing about duck habits but I know a pretty sunset when I see one
Diane

A beautiful and colourful sunset Sandi. Hmmmm! Duck eggs? I'll take em over medium with hash browns and bacon. Maybe the ducks like you and want you to sit on the eggs for them. Excellent post thanks for sharing.

Ed

Wonderful sunset! Like the warm glow and the soft blue hues! Great work Sandi! :)Ami

I love the colors in this Sandi! Expert work here girl!
Joanie

You do have such beautiful sunsets and we are fortunate to witness them via your lens. ~~ cASechASeR..

I'm going to have to duck the question, Sandi, because I haven't a clue about them, ut your sunset is gorgeous and I do remember the flooding from last year.

a stunning sunset and a beautiful Capture:)

Stunning Sandi.
Love the tree in the Foreground. Gives it lots of Depth.
Thanks for sharing.

E J

Very nicely taken,I like the dark mood and the colors and reflections are sweet!!!
Great job Sandi

What can I add that hasn't been said above me? I like this shot.

FAVED!! this stunning capture. Such wonderful colour and composition to this one. Lyn.

Who Cares....just take the buggers home and cook a huge omelette....hehehehe!!..

sorry, couldn't resist that!...

I cannot explain this Sandi...only that different species of male and females are 'supposed' to take turns at sitting on em!..

Maybe this HERE can help!...

by the way...gorgeous scenery, as usual!...

Fantastic image with wonderful reflections. Really very nice

Great capture of this wonderful sunset! I love the colors.
Sorry but I too am of no help about the ducks.

Sandi great colours in this post. A very good one! What I know is that birds need a quiet place where they are sure that they can nesting on the eggs. If people or animals disturb them they stop nesting most of the time. I hope there is an expert on Caedes who can tell you for 100%. Have a good day.. ps Birds have eggs without a good nest simply because a ´birdman´ has been pairing. My little birds have in this time of the year eggs without a nest too. Nature ; )

Sandi read the coments above and think that Sherree and Michel have a very reasonable explanation. Another possibility would have been that the environment is that polluted (and the birds therefore are poisoned) that their behaviour is influenced by the poison. Saw it for instance at the coast after a passing vessel had cleaned its sewage tanks with chemical means and dumped the poisoned water illegally in the sea. Watching your image however, think we can forget this option.
Thanks for this wonderful post my friend. I enjoy it very much!
Regards, Cornelius.

I have no idea about the ducks, but let me know when the omelet is ready. LOL. Fantastic shot again, Sandi. Great colors and reflections.

Jimbob

Absolutely Beautiful!

A beautiful sunset.Good colors and clarity.Good job Sandi.
Christer

A fine upload Sandi
As for the Duck eggs I have no idea about the problem .. perhaps the erratic seasons have left them confused, who can say !

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!

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Great capture... the oranges are just shy of being oversaturated so good job keeping them away from moving into the too saturated realm.. haha The saturation is just enough that we can see a bit of blue left in the sky which is nice. The composition as a whole is great and i love the little bit of framing coming from the branches in the top left. Nicely done!

-Emily

Beautiful, great silhouttes throughout the image and the colors from the sky and reflections are great as well :-)

Beautiful sunset Sandi, great use of the silhouettes.

Paul