Two ducks, male and female - # 09/23
This is not my usual style of photo, but as Spring appoaches I couldn't resist this charming picture of "Him and Her" in their new home inside an old canoe. It was taken at the
http://www.wwt.org.uk/centre/119/london_wetland_centre.html
Wildlife is under pressure and the Wetlands Centre is a remarkable example of how a huge 19th Century city water processing and distribution "miracle of engineering" can be converted into a magnificent and successful haven for water fowl.
A day out at the Centre is a delight for photographers and families, whatever their interests. It's like a world tour accomplished in a few hours.
You seem to be trying to wash your suburban-nightmare out of your mind with some visually stunning photographs over the last week. The colours and the composition here are very satisfyikng, 'Roon: that beak is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Everything looks perfect: colours and composition.
ReplyDeleteTruly a charming photo. One that makes you stop and look for a long time, as there's a lot to see. Beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteImpressive ducks. I don't think we have these here where I live. At least I have not seen any of them.
ReplyDeleteAbraham Lincoln
Brookville Daily Photo
Sorry to lower the tone a notch or two, but I'm reminded of this cartoon
ReplyDeletehttp://www.goofball.com/cartoons/INC20020529022636
En quelque sorte une scène d'intimité saisie dans la foule. Je ne parlerai ni de badinage ni de marivaudage, mais carrément de DRAGUE !
ReplyDeleteRegarde comme le mâle canard se gonfle d'importance et de vantardise, comme la femelle cane fait sa vierge effarouchée. Tout cela dans un cadre idyllique (bravo pour les herbes ainsi que la barque qui les englobe au bord de l'eau)
Cela se terminera comme tous les contes de fée : ils se marieront et auront beaucoup de petits canetons (mâles et femelles)
Beautiful photo. Idyllic setting for these two ducks. Astounded by the head on the duck with the red beak. Never seen a duck with such a round head before. Extraordinary. He's like a painting. Beautiful eye.
ReplyDeleteIt can be very rewarding to get outside one's comfort zone, especially when sights like this are in that place. Nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice couple! Love for ever! ... and a lot of kids!
ReplyDeleteOh - look at his little head!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't look real!
Like it has been cut out and stuck on!
Poor fella.