I am beautiful as I am

“It doesn't matter if you're born in a duck yard, so long as you are hatched from a swan's egg!”
― Hans Christian Andersen, The Ugly Duckling


this little fellow came a swimmin' in the pool and was quite happy to have his photo taken - the sun and reflections were pretty cool too

[Simply Amanda]

Wow, wonderfully done. SUper tones and reflections. Love the framing. Fav!

[Gena Pegg]

Gorgeous capture and reflection...and quote. FAV

[Angelina Lovington]

Wow so beautiful! So dreamy!!

[Babs]

What a magical photo, I just love this, got to be a fav.

[Annie D]

@amandal @eyesmile @f365 @onewing
thank you so so much - I was chuffed and tickled to have it work out so well

[Paula W]

Gorgeous Annie, dark and mysterious. I can see why your were chuffed (and tickled!!!!) Fav.

[Marloes]

Instant fav. Almost looks surreal. Great shot! Wonderful tones and gorgeous reflections, Annie! :) I hope you're filling your days with some more 'light' again?!

[Colin Fawsett]

Great capture and really like the reflection.

[Kareen King]

Beautiful he is! And I love the Hans Christian Andersen quote. :)

[Graham Thresher]

A super shot. Fav

[Maggie]

Lovely dark reflective qualities in this shot.

[Gerry]

Beautiful Duck Fav

[Eve Pulsater]

What a handsome wee duckie

[Graeme Stevens]

Great shot, superb light

[Linda]

Such lovely light and mood Annie.

[April]

Wow...dark and elegant. Love the light and tones

[KWind]

I like the low light and reflection.

[Maggiemae]

You could see the beauty in this picture and made the most of it with good settings and processing's! fav

[Loopy-Lou]

Great capture, love the reflection. Beautifull

[Bill Fenske]

Fantastic light.

[Mike]

Fantastic lighting and wonderful reflections

[Diane]

Amazing lighting Annie, great capture.

[Sheralee S]

He's beautiful, I love the reflections and dark tones.

[👑 AnaZad]

Very nice reflections on this duck capture.

[Annie D]

@paulaw @stimuloog @bristol_colin @kareenking @thresheg @snaphappi @gerry @creampuff @graemestevens @happysnap @aecasey @kwind @maggiemae @bizziebeeme @bill_fe @mikekutz @dianeburns @bella_ss @anazad511 @amandal @eyesmile @f365 @onewing
apologies for the group reply but I just wanted to thank you all - your generous comments and favs sent Ducky to the PP and that put a big smile on my face to think you all liked this photo as much as I did - Hugs to you all

[Kathie]

Lovely colours and reflection. Fav