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abstract brown duck Contortionist Quacker

abstract brown duck Contortionist Quacker

So this good looking quacker, whom I haven't seen that often was at the duck pond , doing her grooming ritual and came us with some very unique poses that I jus...
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So this good looking quacker, whom I haven't seen that often was at the duck pond , doing her grooming ritual and came us with some very unique poses that I just had to photograph.
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Nov, 2014

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Gorgeous close up ... great timing! :)

thanks so much . I just love these contortionist quackers

Fabulous capture Linda. Exquisite details

Thanks, I just so love these contortionist quackers

voted//love this.k

I wonder if the duck needed her back massaged after that position. LOL thanks again

Great composition and wonderful entry in the 1000 Waterbirds Photo Contest - VOTED

Thank you. I just love these contortionist quackers

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This is an enticing entry. Quite good.

Thnks. I call these my Contortionist Quackers.

also VOTED HERE..K

AND VOTED HERE TOO..K triple duck...sounds like an event in sport lol

Quadruple duck...voted..k

Art of wildlife ..voted..k

Photographer of the month ...voted ....k

voted Dodho...k

voted Unedited...k

thanks again

Voted Linda, good luck!

thanks so much

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Beautiful texture and color! Voted--good luck!

I most favorite contortionist quacker

Linda..Voted in Get inspired comp..k

I wonder how her back must feel lol

Voted in Ducks comp...I have always loved this one...kathleen

Voted.....Every viewing I see another aspect of this duck....k

thanks that is why I love doing these contortionist quackers

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