Mom is giving these youngsters a bit of freedom but still maintaining the ever watchful eye. A textbook study in good parenting if I do say so myself.
Mom is giving these youngsters a bit of freedom but still maintaining the ever watchful eye. A textbook study in good parenting if I do say so myself.
nature has no boss 
that’s very cute 🙂
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They sure are. 🙂 have a great day/evening.
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That’s fantastic. It’s almost as if they are swimming right up to your camera! Sigh, I wish I had that talent, alas….anyway, I think it’s best to just enjoy the talents of others!
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Good observation. I took this photo from my kayak and Mom was letting these youngsters get pretty close. She eventually called them away but they might have swam right up to me otherwise.
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I have nominated you for the “Very Inspiring Blog Award”! Just follow this link if you choose to accept it then just follow the same format.
~Joseph~
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Joseph, thank you I am honored. I will try to get my act together this weekend and work on getting the requirements of the nomination done. Thanks you very much.
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Yeah, no problem! Congrats!
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Absolutely exquisite!
-Autumn Jade
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Thanks.
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I remembered last July while I was swimming in the river of Zurich (the Limmat), a group of ducklings were swimming along with me, similar to those in your photo 🙂 really cute.
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Anna, that must have been an awesome experience. We took this photo from our kayak so while although not swimming along we were pretty close and kayaking along with the ducklings. Hope your week is going great.
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Hehe I was! A really beautiful moment. Thanks Mike! Wish you a good week too!
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Thanks.
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Nice shot!
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Thanks, Hope your week is going well.
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Stunning shot!
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Thanks, these guys were fun to see.
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I love them!! They are just so darn cute. What a fabulous shot with mother in the background.
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Thanks Laura, I liked how the mother was giving these guys a bit of freedom and still keeping a watchful eye on them.
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You’re welcome. I really love the shot ❤️
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Thanks again.
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😀
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Oh, cute, cute, cute. We have 9 ducklings in the drainage ditch up the road here. They are so tiny as they have only just taken to the water.
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Wow nine is a handful. Glad I am not the Mom.
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They are so sweet, and there are always 2 males in attendance. With herons and gulls nearby, it could be they are on guard duty as Mum leads the little ones to the safety of the reeds if there appears to be any danger.
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I would suspect the males are helping guard those chicks with gulls and herons around they could easily be a meal.
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So cute!
Have a great week! 😊
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Thanks Marie, you have a great week as well.
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Beautiful work!! Great use of focus and very well composed. A wonderful story telling image
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Hi, thanks for the very kind and constructive feedback it is really appreciated. I was in a kayak for those shots and feel lucky to have been swimming with these guys and watching the Mom gently guide them along but still give them space. I am glad the story came through in the photo. Wishing you a great weekend.
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You have definitely captured that essence. I wish you a happy weekend also 😀
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Thanks and take care.
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