This is one from the family archives taken by my mum at one of the Tranquil Otter lodges in Cumbria of my dad and friend. I hope the duck isn't after a roll-up.
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Banner image:
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A Spanish Stopover
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SKYWATCH FRIDAY
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These are also from my archives from our trip to South Devon in England
last summer.
My thanks to the SkyWatch Team for hosting this wonderful meme.
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Thunderbird 4
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Thunderbird 4
https://youtu.be/SE0DFHim2-o
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Both Ph...
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*Originally published at Robin Hobb. You can comment here or there.*
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Great shot of your dad and the duck. Was he feeding the duck?
ReplyDeleteNo. My mum is the chief duck caterer. :) But this duck was ever hopeful.
ReplyDeleteThey are having a friendly talking!Beautiful moment and so perfect shot!
ReplyDeleteWEll done Michael!
Happy CC
purrs
Luna
Michael: Very cool shot of Dad and the mallard.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot of mallard and your Dad. Nice!
ReplyDeleteAww so cute, thanks for sharing Michael:)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like they are carrying on a conversation. :)
ReplyDeleteCute shot Michael.
Mine’s here: Carletta’s Captures.
It really does look like they're deep in conversation... love this!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scene! Your father and that little duck look like friends :-)
ReplyDeleteA very magical moment between your dad and the duck. A wonderful photo to share, a hopeful interlude. ~karen
ReplyDeleteI like this one!
ReplyDeleteThe duck and your dad seem to like each other.
ReplyDeleteJust trying its luck! Mallards are great the way become accustomed to being fed :)
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