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Friday's Fotos ~ It's the Sharp Eye that Gets the Shot…

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March 24, 2011 10:36 PM

Friday's Fotos ~ It's the Sharp Eye that Gets the Shot…
It's not unusual to see several photographers on my morning walk around the lake. Oftentimes, we aid each other, telling them where wild life may be lurking or there is an interesting shot around the next bend. Since, I am usually walking at the crack of dawn, I often see things that are often missed by others.

Walking the south shore, I saw several camera toting jocks hoofing it down the beaten trail, lugging what seemed to be several tons of cameras and lenses. Asking the usual, "Anything interesting?" "No, haven't seen a thing", they all replied.

Oddly enough, not more than 10 yards from where we were standing, I spotted this pair of wood ducks in a small duck weed filled bog. I reckon that the moral of the story is that while the early bird gets the worm; it's the sharp eye that gets the shot...

Wood duck on Radnor Lake ~ Photo by Michael Thornton

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Chris Smith

Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON

South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Michael, why don't you keep all those Canada Geese that are heading our way and send up a few pair of those beautiful woodland ducks ;-)

Mar 25, 2011 03:34 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Michael,

For most. wild life in it natural setting is often seen with the naked eye at a distance. With glass that can bring it into detail, we are so fortunate to recognize what is naturally beautiful but in close up is actually remarkable. With cameras finally becoming so prolific and people learning more about photography in the last few years, generations are beginning to see the real hidden beauty of macro life, sometimes for the first time. Children will be the real beneficiaries of the continued unveiling of the macro world in our own neighborhoods. We are learning that a Duck in the distance may be just a duck but in closeup, it is a true work of art. Great shot.

Mar 25, 2011 04:29 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Great photo...again Michael. But what I want to know is how much wood could a wood duck chuck if a wood duck could chuck wood?

Mar 25, 2011 04:54 AM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Maybe the other folks toting their tons of stuff were to loud and the ducks were hiding. Either way my friend this is a nice photo.

Mar 25, 2011 05:00 AM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Wow! Great shot. And the ducks are cool looking! Bravo!

Mar 25, 2011 05:52 AM

Barb Van Stensel

Chicago, IL

I say that their glasses need to be cleaned or they just were too busy to notice. Way to go, Michael! Other great insight and photo.

Mar 25, 2011 06:33 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Michael..what a lovely photo..Captured by a true professional

HelpfulHannah

Mar 25, 2011 07:11 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

It pays to be an early riser to be able to catch such great shots.

Mar 25, 2011 03:01 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Beautful markings and vibrant colors on these guys ... definitely worth getting up early for.

Mar 25, 2011 03:43 PM

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA

Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Michael,

One visit to see your photos before bedtime! Always something calm to see.

Hope that you have a wonderful and happy day tomorrow at Radnor Lake.

Lynn

Mar 25, 2011 04:02 PM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Michael,

Very honestly, I think that your post is just ducky.

Mar 25, 2011 04:03 PM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Micheal - you always get the most unique photos and right in your own neighborhood! Very cool shot!

Mar 25, 2011 04:59 PM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael,

I'm so happy you joined the Birds Group. Now more people will get to see your amazing photography and read your great posts! I love the attention to detail that God painted on those ducks!

What a beautiful and speechless photo!

Patricia

Mar 25, 2011 11:02 PM

Caroline DeVore, Stowe Vermont Lodging, VT Bed and Breakfast Inn, Vacation Homes

Stowe Meadows Lodge, Stowe VT Romantic and Luxurious Inn - Stowe, VT

Caroline DeVore | Stowe Meadows Lodge, Stowe VT

Terrific shot! I'm inspired now to take along my small camera (or smartphone) on my morning jogs. I used to do that and could snag great unexpected shots. Thank you for the post and the motivation to get going! Caroline

Mar 26, 2011 12:49 AM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Good morning Michael; Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Mar 26, 2011 01:19 AM

Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc

Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Michael - this is another fantastic shot, some day maybe you can show me how you do this.

Mar 26, 2011 09:24 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Hey Michael, great catch...I know I've seen Wood Ducks before, but usually I'm only lucky enough to see Mallards.

Mar 26, 2011 09:24 AM

Chris Canfield

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ

Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona

Hi Michael - It is amazing the things that others miss, and I am glad you didn't miss this shot! Not only are they colorful on their own, but throw in the green of the pond, and you have an amazing shot. I spotted my wood ducks in a tree as my office is up in the trees. Most people don't even know that we have wood ducks in Connecticut!

Wood Ducks in Connecticut

Mar 26, 2011 01:36 PM

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Michael, Great eye for sure! Glad that you did see this pair feeding in the green. Such beautiful colors. Thanks for the reminder to keep our eyes open!

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Gloria

Mar 27, 2011 02:20 PM

Evelyn Kennedy

Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA

Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Michael:

Beautiful photo of wood ducks. The colors are gorgeous. thanks for the photo.

Mar 28, 2011 05:37 AM