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My Duck Friends

In the next neighborhood off THE Peachtree from my Atlanta condo is a magical Duck Pond, man-made by damming one of the urban streams. Over the years, a close bond between the feathered inhabitants and me grounded in love and trust.

Often the ducks come running to me or I find one ready for a photo shoot. My friends let me get up-close and personal while enjoying the special attention bestowed by my camera. In the Pictures Tell a Story Folder there are several galleries that depict the special bond.
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  • Newly hatched ducklings

    Newly hatched ducklings

    06-11-14 The very recently hatched ducklings clean themselves as they prepare to stand for the first time. Check out the tail feathers on the left duckling - they are still wet from life within the egg.

  • Young wobbly duckling

    Young wobbly duckling

    10-24-15 The days old duckling was still wobbly on its land legs and oh so sleepy!

  • Ducklings in pollen water

    Ducklings in pollen water

    04-07-16 Two days old ducklings swim in pollen-laden water.

  • Three young ducklings, one contemplating

    Three young ducklings, one contemplating

    04-18-16 A center stage duckling contemplates the Heaven's influence on his young life.

  • Three young ducklings, one grooming

    Three young ducklings, one grooming

    One high energy duckling grooms while his siblings are ready to nest after a busy day.

  • 04/19/14 This young fella is on a mission! At about ten days old, he is the sole survivor out of a total of six in his brood. It takes this type of determination to survive when the odds are stacked against the young ones. In the Pictures Tell a Story Folder, ODE to WILL honors this young fellas short, powerful life.

    04/19/14 This young fella is on a mission! At about ten days old, he is the sole survivor out of a total of six in his brood. It takes this type of determination to survive when the odds are stacked against the young ones. In the Pictures Tell a Story Folder, ODE to WILL honors this young fellas short, powerful life.

  • Orphaned Ducklings

    Orphaned Ducklings

    07-08-14 This healthy brood of five ducklings seemed to lose their Mother. Today was my second visit with no Mother in sight yet today Dad was keeping an eye out at a distance.

  • Close-up of a lovely young duckling

    Close-up of a lovely young duckling

    07-08-14 What a doll to pose so close to me! Remember this picture is taken with a 50 mm FIXED lens so no zoom!

  • Duck grooming, yoga-style

    Duck grooming, yoga-style

    07-08-14 In our feathered friend's world, grooming seems to take on yoga-style poses. Note the duckling is in a one-legged stand and present with direct eye contact.

  • 07-08-14 One of the delightful duckling orphans giving an a nice profile pose.

    07-08-14 One of the delightful duckling orphans giving an a nice profile pose.

  • Two ducklings pose in tandem

    Two ducklings pose in tandem

    08-02-14 A team effort picture with the young ones working on the same beak angle. Yep, I was laying in the grass on my belly.

  • Ducks line-up for picture

    Ducks line-up for picture

    08-02-14 The three muscovy sisters plus two mallards in the background line-up for an interesting capture.

  • Young duckling gives a coy profile pose

    Young duckling gives a coy profile pose

    08-02-14 Love the tad coy look masked in inoocence yet a knowing sears through her eyes.

  • Duckling gives an upward gaze pose

    Duckling gives an upward gaze pose

    08-02-14 Love the tilted head looking up at the sky.

  • Duck in profile

    Duck in profile

    08-02-14 Love this young lady in profile.

  • Duckling webbed foot

    Duckling webbed foot

    07-19-14 The webbed foot of one of the four orphaned ducklings facinated me today. ... and I was saddened that one sibling joined our dear WILL in the heavens.

  • My Love give a direct look pose

    My Love give a direct look pose

    05-02-14 It was painful today to find My Love yet not see WILL, the sole survivor of her six-ducklin brood. Yet, WILL may well be hidden in the foliage behind My Love - time will tell. The Pictures Tell a Story Folder has two albums featuring My Love: 1> My Love's Story and 2> Ode to WILL

  • Young female Muscovy on nest

    Young female Muscovy on nest

    05-09-14 While walking through the Duck Pond on the way to lunch today, I found three Mothers tending to their eggs. Soon, youthful cheer from the young ones will penetrate the somewhat current somber energy.

  • 03-09-14 What a ham! This vibrant young male Muscovy duck was posing for me when he decided to show me his one-legged stand!

    03-09-14 What a ham! This vibrant young male Muscovy duck was posing for me when he decided to show me his one-legged stand!

  • Young male Muscovy shows off

    Young male Muscovy shows off

    04-28-14 One of male ducks from last year's broods showing off for me.

  • Male Muscovy grooming antics

    Male Muscovy grooming antics

    05-09-14 Birds go through amazing contortions within the grooming process.

  • Young male Muscovy profile pose

    Young male Muscovy profile pose

    06-27-14 The studly young gentleman was most pleased when it was hit turn to pose. Note I used my new Nifty Fifty fixed lens so there is no zoom - I was this close to the fella!

  • Male Duck Posing

    Male Duck Posing

    07-27-14 My new boyfriend! This young male duck was waiting for me on the Duck Pond bridge and ready for a photo session. Note I used my 50 mm fixed lens so NO zoom - I was literally four to five inches from my new boyfriend!

  • head shot of young male Muscovy

    head shot of young male Muscovy

    07-17-14 The young male Muscovy duck insisted on a nice head shot before I left town for a few weeks.

  • Duck Pond patriarch

    Duck Pond patriarch

    04-28-14 Big Boy - my name for this aging gentle spirt who loves me dearly, as I do him.

  • Male duck poses

    Male duck poses

    03-04-15 A dear male muscovy duck gives me a lovely pose, complete with grass in his mouth.

  • Young male mallard

    Young male mallard

    09-11-14 A young male mallard relaxes as the day draws to an end.

  • Young lady poses

    Young lady poses

    08-14-15 The lovely young lady awaited me on the Duck Pond brick bridge, ready for a photo session. ... and she had a grand time working her numerous poses!

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    Ducks line-up for picture
    Young duckling gives a coy profile pose
    Duckling gives an upward gaze pose