Ducking And Diving ...

A 'nearly ran' for this week's Sunday Challenge, for which we were asked to photograph a bird or birds.

After struggling to get close enough to a group of village ducks on the river at Great Ayton, or to get many decent shots, this particular duck's actions summed up how I was starting to feel.

I'm also not entirely convinced that it was just diving for food. I tell you, being mooned by a duck isn't all it's quacked up to be!

Lebojo, Doug Shepherd, .t.a.o.n., Claudine Gaulier-Denis and 29 other people have particularly liked this photo

43 comments - The latest ones

Martine

Une magnifique capture.

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Martine

Not exactly SOOC I have to say, but I'm glad you like it all the same! :)

7 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Lol- I can imagine how you felt being shown the backside;-) It's cool photo - the movement in the water and the reflections are really good.

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Much appreciated Gudrun as is the fave too! :)

7 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Bottoms up!! I love your narrative Paul.........so funny!

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Glad it amused you Keith! :)

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Lol, Paul!! Your commentary is priceless as is the photo.

(Surely Mother Nature has a sense of humour.)

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

I think that every time I look in the mirror Karen! ;)

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

You're not alone. ;)

7 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Love this and the water too is beautiful !

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Must admit Pam it's hardly SOOC, but I'm glad you like it and appreciate the fave! :)

7 years ago.

Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

Full monty! =D I like this! =) Humorous, and technically very good shot and editing.

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

Glad you like it Sami ... now you see what I meant about great minds - lol! ;)

7 years ago.

Delirium

GREAT

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Delirium

Glad you think so my friend and thanks for the fave! :)

7 years ago.

Valfal

Another beautiful capture, Paul; bottoms up! ;-)

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Valfal

Glad you like it Val and thanks for the fave! :)

7 years ago.

Heidiho ^club

.... makes me smile (and the perfect title too)

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Heidiho ^club

Pleased it had that sort of effect on you Heidiho and thank you for the star ... that always makes me smile! ;)

7 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

funny and lovely shot

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Glad you like it Wierd! :)

7 years ago.

Josiane Dirickx ^club

Le clic au bon moment,

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Josiane Dirickx ^club

Yes, usually I'm too slow though! ;)

7 years ago.

Graham Chance ^club

Is this where the expression "duck down" comes from?

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Graham Chance ^club

It could well be Graham! ;)

7 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Great shot for the Sunday challenge

Congratulations on Explore Frontpage & What's Hot. Well deserved for this image Well done Paul Regards Tess.

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thank you Tess! :)

7 years ago.

Gary Schotel ^club

Typical duck!

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Gary Schotel ^club

Definitely! :)

7 years ago.

Fantasyfan

Great capture :)

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Fantasyfan

Much appreciated! :)

7 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Great description :-)) Brilliant timing and very well photographed, Paul. Love the light and colours. An immediate fave for me.

7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Many thanks Roger for the kind comments and for adding this one into your faves! :)

7 years ago.

Clyde Sostand

LOL Great shot!!

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Clyde Sostand

Glad it made you smile Clyde! :)

7 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Grandiose ++++++
Bonne semaine.

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

You too Malik and thanks for the kind comment! :)

7 years ago.

Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Not quite the English bird I had in mind, but a very nice photo! :-)

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) ^club

As we say Norm, that's just your Donald Duck! ;)

7 years ago.

.t.a.o.n.

:-)

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to .t.a.o.n.

Back at you Rob! :)

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Nice photograph Paul, the dark water ripples are very eye catching.
Best regards, Doug

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Yes, I was happy with how velvety they came up Doug so I'm glad you picked up on that and that you like the shot overall too! :)

7 years ago.

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