duck by quietpurplehaze

duck

Posted for word of the day and for throwback Thursday, this is a re-processed shot I first shared in 2012.
My aim was to take a puddle shot of the ducks by the River Itchen in Winchester.
This duck had other ideas and just as I pressed the shutter, she bit my finger.
I managed not to fall in the water, or to drop my camera in it. (I suppose a digit attached to a p&s does probably look like something to eat to a duck).
You risked life & limb to get your perfect shot, that's dedication. Such great detail to this little fellows feathers.
February 6th, 2014  
What a cheeky duck, makes a great shot though
February 6th, 2014  
Quack! Quack! Never been that close to a duck, super capture, love that eye! Glad you survived!
February 6th, 2014  
Ha...what a great expression. So "in your face" it made me laugh.
February 6th, 2014  
What a great capture (and story behind it).
February 6th, 2014  
I have to fav this because the expression on that ducks face is priceless! Amazing close up!
February 6th, 2014  
Oh, Hazel! This made me laugh! Ducks are so entertaining, and you've captured the essence of this one! :)
February 6th, 2014  
@tishpics

I have to say, Patricia, that I did not see its expression at the time of taking the shot!!
February 6th, 2014  
This looks just ducky! Now, you know that water foul will stand their ground. Next time I would suggest a telephoto rather than a macro shot. Such a neat photo!
February 6th, 2014  
@rytoonz

Haha - it wasn't meant to be such a macro! I was trying to 'shoot' through the puddle so not sure how telephoto would fit with that.
February 6th, 2014  
@quietpurplehaze Just thinking the telephoto would have given you more distance between the duck and your finger. :-)
February 6th, 2014  
@rytoonz

True, worth bearing in mind!
February 6th, 2014  
You were very brave! Fab shot Hazel
February 6th, 2014  
Wow, beautiful macro and detail.
February 6th, 2014  
@craftymeg

It's kind of you to say so, Margaret - but I had no idea it was going to bite me - so I can't claim bravery!
February 6th, 2014  
Amazing capture!
February 6th, 2014  
So close Hazel.........look me in the eye!!!
February 6th, 2014  
At the fist sight I thought I`ve see it before but you have done a nice processing on it. Turns out to the better. Well done.
(Did you visit Middelburg Abdij ? )
February 6th, 2014  
Wow - almost made me jump as that face popped up - nice PoV
February 6th, 2014  
@pyrrhula

A bit too far to visit, Ferry!
February 6th, 2014  
@quietpurplehaze I did mean with Google map. I often do if they give me the address. Like Ivan`s lighthouse pic. of to day.
February 6th, 2014  
@pyrrhula

I was just kidding, Ferry - I'm not that good with maps...............
February 6th, 2014  
@quietpurplehaze Try this.: https://maps.google.nl Chance it for your contry .
I alway`s use it as I`ve to go somewhere I `ve never been to see how to drive and how it looks like
February 6th, 2014  
LOL Absolutely love it. Fav!
February 7th, 2014  
So funny! Great shot!
February 7th, 2014  
Haha, well it made for a great shot - love the pov! fav!
February 7th, 2014  
Fantastic perspective.
February 7th, 2014  
Great shot, love the close up!
February 7th, 2014  
INSTANT FAV - BRILLIANT!
February 7th, 2014  
Instant FAV too 😄
February 7th, 2014  
Love this!
February 7th, 2014  
Cute shot, well captured
February 7th, 2014  
That is clarity for you.
February 8th, 2014  
Oh my goodness. You did get a great closeup though, and I'm impressed you didn't even drop your camera when you got bit.
February 8th, 2014  
@skstein

Sandy, I was somewhat impressed too!
February 8th, 2014  
excellent close up Hazel Fav
February 8th, 2014  
@gerry

Thanks!
February 8th, 2014  
Haha, great shot and story!
February 8th, 2014  
That's funny! Naughty ducky!
February 9th, 2014  
fav! love the viewpoint!!!
February 9th, 2014  
Needless to say favulous. Still can't stop laughing
February 9th, 2014  
Glad it didn't hurt love the shot
May 17th, 2014  
@pittcj17

Cindy, many thanks for the comment and fav - I was trying to get a shot of the duck reflected in a big puddle - at least I didn't fall into it!
May 18th, 2014  
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