Ducks at Dusk by auntietk

Photography • Scenic • posted on Jul 13, 2009

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I probably could have thought up a better title for this, but it pleases my warped little sense of humor that nobody will be able to say "Ducks at Dusk" out loud more than once or twice without getting it wrong. :P This is from the day Denise and I were at the Arboretum. Somehow this turned out looking darker than it really was, but this time I didn't do it! This is pretty much what I saw straight out of the camera.

Comments (43)

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DarkStormCrow

10:04PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Great shot with the ripples and reflection, well done...

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bmac62

10:14PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Ha, it is actually easier for me to say, "Dusk at Ducks"...??? The sky is really dramatic as reflected and your two ducks just are off in their own little world:) Good one.

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Richardphotos

10:15PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

this is really beautiful. I love reflections

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Faemike55

10:15PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Wonderful shot!

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beachzz

10:34PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Hmmm, yes, that could get turned around rather embarrassingly!! Kinda like the kid I heard in a grocery store who yelled, "Mom, I wanna truck"--only he used "F's" for his "T's" and everyone around just cracked up. Mom just slunk out quietly!! Anyway, this is a peaceful, calm foto, and the deep tones just make it more so.

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Chipka

10:35PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Wonderfully moody! I've always been fascinated by things reflected in bodies of water; it's always like you're looking into another world from wherever you're standing, and it's funny to see ducks floating past that other world. It often makes me think that if I look up, will I see giant, webbed duck-feet paddling through the clouds as this world could very well be a reflection seen in a pond or puddle in the real world. Ah, sometimes I wonder about myself. I love the light/dark components of this. There's color, but it all seems so muted, which heightens the mood fantastically! The clarity is amazing as well. This is a wonderful piece of work! I tried that "Ducks at Dusk" thing and I was able to say it aloud quite a few times, but it made me very glad I wasn't wearing dentures...they'd have flown out and beaned someone for sure!

frankie96

11:15PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

This is nice..like the reflections and ripples in the water...places like this are great to get the blood pressure and stress levels down..

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myrrhluz

1:01AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Very nice. I like the reflection of the sky and the ripples. The ripples remind me of a poem I used to read as a kid by James W. Foley called "Drop a Pebble in the Water" It was a favorite of mine. It's a little sentimental for my taste these days but the message is good.

West_coaster07

1:12AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Very nice Tara!!!

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BessieB

1:20AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Great reflection Tara, the ducks seem to be just chilling out in their own little world!

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lyron

1:26AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Great capture!!

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helanker

1:38AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

What a lovely scene this is Tara. So calm and beautiful. I love the reflections on the water, but also on the water plants.

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durleybeachbum

2:04AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

I like Chips idea of giant webbed feet! When I look at your photo I can hear the sounds that lakes at dusk produce, without the insect bites! Lovely.

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mbz2662

2:05AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

:) I kept thinking 'dusky ducks'~ Nice shot and I love that you amuse yourself... cuz I can relate!

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Meisiekind

2:29AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Wonderlike foto Tara en die atmosfeer is fantasties! Dit lyk so rustig en kalm! Jy is 'n ster vriendin! grin Ek het jou lief!!! xx

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lior

5:09AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Terrific image!>fav

bebert

6:39AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

superb light and mirror

PD154

8:13AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

Good reflections here.

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sandra46

8:31AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

very beautiful reflections, great shot!

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MrsRatbag

8:33AM | Tue, 14 July 2009

I love the whole overall dark green tone of this; the darkness works well to accentuate the light reflecting in the water. And you got a shot I didn't get! Awesome!

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