Like Water Off a Duck's Back (for Dave-magnus073) by sandra46

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 04, 2010

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I took this shot some time ago from a boat pier at Saranac Lake, upstate New York. A wonderful place to spend some time. I dedicate it to Dave, a kind man and a great artist, whose mom has some serious problems, to make both of them smile. Because of the glandular oil with which they preen their feathers, waterfowl have plumage which repels moisture-- this is why they can swim about for a lengthy spell before getting too wet to float.Water rolls off a duck's back without effect.Therefore 'like water off a duck's back' means without effect. If criticism or something similar is like water off a duck's back to somebody, they aren't affected by it in the slightest. A more modern way to say the same concept is Teflon, a 'non-stick' chemical used on cookware.. Teflon is a Brand of DuPont and is also a nickname given to persons, particularly in politics, to whom criticism does not seem to stick. It's a nickname used for a number of politicians, such as Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who was often referred to in the press as Teflon Tony. Ralph Klein, long-time premier of the Canadian province of Alberta, was often referred to as a Teflon Premier. Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern (known as the Teflon Taoiseach) as scandal after scandal failed to have any lasting effect on him until he was forced to resign in 2008. Teflon Johnny has been coined to describe Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Other Australian public figures have been called 'teflon coated'. Russian President and later Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been referred to as a Teflon leader, although the 2008 Russian financial crisis has begun to affect his image among the public. Spanish Formula One racing driver and double World Champion Fernando Alonso earned the nickname Teflonso following his exoneration from involvement in the Renault F1 Crashgate controversy. Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (42)

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renecyberdoc

11:36AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

i like the teflon tony i always said he was mr b...s hemorrhoid.

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jayfar

11:41AM | Mon, 04 October 2010

That must be beads of water - I'm sure ducks don't sweat!! Lol. Nice image.

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mgtcs

12:10PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Very, very cute and beautiful Sandra, fabulous capture!

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magnus073

12:39PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Sandra, first of all let me thank you so much for taking time to put together this beautiful dedication for my Mom and myself. The theme here is just what was needed, and it would be so nice if everyone here at Rendo who has family suffering could feel the relief it made me feel. Thank you for your kindness and most of all for your friendship to me. Hugs

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DananJaya_Chef

12:49PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Wonderful image, excellent shot!

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mariogiannecchini

12:50PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Bella immagine dedicata a Dave e interessante dissertazione sul Teflon! ( Mi è piaciuto Teflonso ,( non lo sapevo), un gran pilota , ma che non trovo particolarmente simpatico)

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jmb007

12:51PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

bel effet!!

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drifterlee

2:05PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Awesome shot and dedication!!!!!!

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JSGraphics

2:37PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Excellent work! Well Done!

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Madbat

2:57PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Ah Ralph Klein, our alcoholic redneck. I was glad to see him go.

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MaraP

3:00PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Beautiful, excellent shot!

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flora-crassella

3:06PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

wonderful work!

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alessimarco

3:22PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Fabulous effects...beautifully done!

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claude19

4:07PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Splendid opus once more ! Great effects on this photography !

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durleybeachbum

4:09PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Another fascinating read and a great image!

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Radar_rad-dude

5:10PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Most extraordinary and marvelous photo! Brilliant!

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jeroni

5:11PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Fanstastic photo

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tennesseecowgirl

5:45PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

This is beautiful~ Nice dedication.

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Faemike55

5:51PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Wonderful image and dedication to Dave! love the description of the process and all the examples

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mickeyrony

5:53PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Thanks a lot for this my Beautiful attention to Steve (Magnus073 sentences in these moments as hard as crossing. Bravo will love it. It is an artist of great human value. I am very proud to count my friends ((5 + +)) MICKEYRONY Mercis beaucoup ma Belle pour cette attention pour Steve (Magnus073 dans les peines de ces moments comme dur à traverser comme . Bravo il va adorer .C'est un Artiste de grande valeur humaine . J'en suis très fier de le compter de mes amis((5++)) MICKEYRONY

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bazza

6:17PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Very beautiful capture and info on the saying water of a ducks back.. well done!!

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2Loose2Trek

7:13PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Excellent dedication to Dave ... and that duck is just cool under pressure. Well done.

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brycek

8:41PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Beautiful capture and dedication!!

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jocko500

11:10PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

super cool

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MOSKETON

11:33PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

FANTASTICA.

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myrrhluz

11:51PM | Mon, 04 October 2010

Wonderful image and dedication! Lovely effects. Beautiful sheen on the feathers, and glow to the shadow and ripples. Very interesting information and examples.

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