Duck Portraits
Oh, and as for the weight thing. Dennis and I joined a gym. We joined Snap Fitness, it is cheaper than our Y and the big bonus (to us) is that we can go anytime of the day or night. We each have a card that unlocks the door so if we feel like working out at 3 am, we can. Cool! And, when Dennis is traveling he can go to any Snap Fitness, anywhere. Double Cool! We did more than join, we actually worked out too. Amazing.
So, on to the ducks. Yep that was a female Mallard’s eye, way to be specific Jenni! Let me introduce you to some friends:
Here’s Sassy. She is the reigning Miss Wisconsin and although body piercings are not allowed she keeps a feather tucked in her nostril.
Minnie Mae was hoping to compete this year but was unable to. She hasn’t been able to regain her figure after raising her clutch of eight. And with all the carb cravings she’s been having I’m not so sure she’ll make it next year either.
Pete, aka Peg Leg Pete, likes the ladies. I think he might be friends with Pamela’s Hawk.
Prince is proud to say that Sassy is his favorite quack. See how tall he stands. He walks around on tippy toes so he can be the tallest duck of all.
Sassy always makes sure he keeps a feather in his nostril. This is her way of staking claim on him, making sure all the other ladies know to back off, or else. . .
I didn’t catch this fellow’s name but he walks so proud that I’m sure he was sired by Prince. See, he’s already mastering the special, patented, tippy toe walk. Let’s take a closer look at him.
I call this “Portrait of a duck”, I think he will be proud to hand out this headshot when he goes for auditions. Oh, I didn’t tell you he was an actor? Couldn’t you tell by his smile? Mama always said he had the perfect beak and I think it shows in this profile.
Flippy is extremely shy and I had to promise him a whole loaf of bread (he’s wooing Minnie Mae) to get him to pose. He did very well, just twisted that little foot in nervousness. Soon, he was gone.
He went to hide behind a huge pile of snow. I love how he tossed up some snow as he was landing.
Twisted (Flippy’s dad) loves to show off for the camera. I didn’t have to bribe him at all, in fact it was hard to keep him out of shots. He is pretty talented though.
Minnie Mae, I see you behind that pile of snow! Put that bread down girl!
Your story is just ducky! Great photos.
I'm glad you got that all out and I'm glad that all your blog buds can make
you feel better!!! =)
Girl - those our fabulous pics!! Makes me ashamed to think I sat in a duck
blind one year with a gun in my hands....thank goodness all I ever managed
to do was scare the poor things....I got my head on straight now thank
you...
As always, amazing photos! And I loved the tale you told with them too.
These ducks are incredible.
wowsie shots!
You are so awesome at taking pictures. Very cool. Congrats on the gym.
That is a huge step...I admire you guys!!
Who knew the lives of ducks could be so dang interesting! It's like a
little soap opera. "All My Ducklings" or "As the World Turns We Migrate."
Ducks are so damn cute.
Wow, what amazing photos of the ducks!
Woohoo! I got it right!
I love Twisted the best! Superb photos as always!!
These duck portraits are so much fun to look at along with your commentary.
Thanks for sharing today.
Hugs and blessings,
Congratulations on joining a gym. I belong to gym where I work and it uses
a card key to get in with 24/7 access. That kind of access makes it more
convenient to use and more likely you will stick with it, plus having your
husband to work out with can make it more fun.
Never would have guessed, and I've never seen ducks look so noble and
beautiful. Especially that one in flight. I actually dreamt about a duck
biting my fingers last night.
What a terrific post, Lisa! I love all the character of these ducks - they
all seem so generic to me when I see them at a pond, but you've made their
personalities shine! That shot with the snow in the air is gorgeous.
love the pics.
and sassy... she is my favorite.
Very sweet story! I love the colours and especially the picture with duck
in flight! Amazing.
A great photo story array. I love ducks especially when they put a little
curl in their feet. How cute.
Too funny. The Pioneer Woman did this awhile ago but with horses and it
was fantastic like your ducks. Love the story telling LOL