Get Your Ducks in a Row! (for All of You) by sandra46
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To get one's ducks in a row is an idiom good for this image I took in the park of a Venetian villa near Padova last year. It means to get one's affairs in order or organized to get one's things ready. Etymologically speaking, your guess as to the origins of this saying is about as good as any other. There are at least three plausible theories surrounding the origin of 'get your ducks in a row.' The most popular theory suggests that 'ducks in a row' came from the world of sports, specifically bowling. Early bowling pins were often shorter and thicker than modern pins, which lead to the nickname ducks. Before the advent of automatic resetting machines, these 'duck pins' would be manually put back into place between bowling rounds. Therefore, having one's ducks in a row would be a metaphor for having all of the bowling pins organized and properly placed before sending the next ball down the lane. Many bowling alleys still offer 'duck pin' lanes with smaller bowling balls and shorter pins.
Whatever the origin, I always find it difficult to ensure that all of the small details or elements are accounted for and in their proper positions before embarking on a new project. It's hard to get my ducks in a row!
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (48)
2Loose2Trek
Thanks for explaining the possible origin of the term. Nice photo.
JSGraphics
Fantastic! I like it!
felinx
Jolie photo de ces canards :)
danapommet
Wonderful capture and a perfect spot for this shot. Dana
Richardphotos
she has been one busy mom. fun capture
Hendesse
What a fantastic capture. Looks very beautiful. Very well done!!
dochtersions
Yes Sandra, it's not easy to get all in a row ;). But in your nice photo you are succeeded with it, bravo!
KatesFriend
That is an interesting analysis and like all expressions most of us do not think about from where or how they were derived. However, I must point out that Canadian Geese are most certainly not duck and will definitely give you stern pointing out of that fact should you ever make the mistake of calling them ducks. I learned this truth the hard way, but that's another story for another day.
jendellas
Amazing, made me chuckle!!!
volcomman1
funny scene :)) beautiful captured! thank you for the comment :)
amota99517
This is such a sweet shot! Love your story of the origin of 'ducks in a row.'
jarmila
Fortissima :-)) che scatto simpatico,,,ciao,buona settimana
Radar_rad-dude
A most excellent 'ROW' shot! Superb photographic artistry! Pure delight!
myrrhluz
My ducks are always all over the place and generally hiding from me. Wonderful eye and excellent capture!
Marinette
...sembra un dipinto! LOVELY. :)
theprojectionist
Great storyline and i notice one isnt paying Attention to Mum up front eh
Buffalo1
So how did you get them to pose for you? Wonderful explanation of the old saying.
Rhanagaz
Great capture - maybe ducks share human traits? ;o)