Sitting Ducks by sandra46
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Description
I like this English idiom, and I chose it as the title of this image. Figuratively, a sitting duck is someone or something vulnerable to attack, physical or verbal. An easy target or victim. It alludes to a duck floating on the water, not suspecting that it is the object of a hunter or predator.
It's also an award, a tongue-in-cheek honor that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers in the United States. Alaska governor Sarah Palin beat out Democrat Rod Blagojevich, the ousted former governor of Illinois who was allegedly caught trying to sell President Barack Obama's Senate seat.
Sitting Ducks is also a children's animated television series based on an iconic lithograph and the 1998 children's book, Sitting Ducks, created by Michael Bedard. Sitting Ducks first appeared in 2001 in Europe, later debuting in North America on the Cartoon Network, Australia on ABC and in Japan. It proved to be a big hit with the European children's show market, and as a result toys, clothing and other merchandise were created.
Thank you for your kind comments.
NOTICE: Due to a server crash last weekend I (and Flavia) lost two day's mail, RR e-bot messages included. I'll try to catch up.
Comments (44)
durleybeachbum
Well I never did! (sic) I only knew about the idiom..fascinating!
Vialliy
Nice shot. It wouldn't be bad to focus a bit more on your ducks. They are relatively small now whilst the trees are quit large.
alanwilliams
sitting ducks in all their forms, interesting and a good shot indeed to go with the info.
jayfar
You had to take the computer to the 'quacks' then!!! Lol.
flora-crassella
a wonderful scene!!!!!!
alessimarco
Beautifully framed capture!
claude19
So as we spy the ducks ...
dochtersions Online Now!
Interesting words and thoughts, plus a lovely photo, Sandra.
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful work, and sorry about your computer troubles..
Clearbeer
Great View !!
Kaartijer
Well seen, great capture!
brycek
Nice capture and information!!
renecyberdoc
very nice shot in the first place and nice info bit. sorry for the crash.
Meisiekind
I love the title and your narrative and a very fitting image! Well done Sandra!
Sea_Dog
Beautiful composition. Well done, Sandra.
carlx
Very lovely capture!!!
magnus073
Know the term well Sandra, and you did a wonderful job of illustrating it so well here along with providing a rich history about it.
DananJaya_Chef
Wonderful image & frame!
rocserum
Photo and info, Great! RS
mgtcs
WOW.....Absolutely fantastic capture Sandra, you captured the reflexions amazingly, great PVO! Loved it a lot!
Umbetro38
Today a short comment ( weary with working ) however wonderful done
jmb007
belle photo!
Digitaleagle
Very serene mood lovely capture very nicely framed with the trees!
prutzworks
cool title & shot
drifterlee
Great shot!!!!!!!
OrphanedSoul
Superb!
Schaefchen
wonderful classe shot
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
jeroni
Fantastic image. I like very much the colors
schonee
I love the way you shot this! well done