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May 13, 2007 18:05 |  #1

Ok they are not really ducks, this is the time of the year they show up in abundance.


1. And what will you be when you grow up?

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2. Well I think they are sorta cute.

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3. Mom and dad Coot taking care of their family.

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May 13, 2007 18:15 |  #2

Great nature/behavioural shots, beautifully exposed and captured.


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May 13, 2007 18:17 |  #3

Outstanding series. :-)


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May 13, 2007 18:31 |  #4

Awww, how coot, er, um, cute. :)

I knew this was going to be good from the title. Very nice Dennis. Did you take one home? :)


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May 13, 2007 18:33 |  #5

They are better looking than the parents

Nice Catch Dennis


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May 13, 2007 21:14 |  #6

Whoa! Those are some ugly ducklings for sure! Colorful though...
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May 13, 2007 21:36 |  #7

I agree with Gary, they are better looking then the parents. :)

That first shot is sic man!!! The water looks like glass :) Great shot!

As many coots I see around here I have never seen the young as you have.

Very nice!!
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May 14, 2007 21:30 |  #8

PetKal wrote in post #3200221 (external link)
Great nature/behavioral shots, beautifully exposed and captured.

Why Peter, thank you for the kind comment.

Sindri Skulason wrote in post #3200226 (external link)
Outstanding series.

Thanks Sindri

canonloader wrote in post #3200298 (external link)
Awww, how coot, er, um, cute.

I knew this was going to be good from the title. Very nice Dennis. Did you take one home?

Good one Mitch, I should have used that "cute" line. Thanks for commenting.

hTr wrote in post #3200304 (external link)
They are better looking than the parents

Nice Catch Dennis

I don't know, they are bald, with black feather tinged with orange, seems more like Halloween.

pttenn wrote in post #3200987 (external link)
Whoa! Those are some ugly ducklings for sure! Colorful though...
Karen

Thanks Karen, at least their parents like them.

EZRider wrote in post #3201100 (external link)
I agree with Gary, they are better looking then the parents.

That first shot is sic man!!! The water looks like glass Great shot!

As many coots I see around here I have never seen the young as you have.

Very nice!!
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Thanks EZrider for taking time to comment.


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May 15, 2007 03:20 as a reply to  @ dancinec's post |  #9

These are all simply adorable, thanks for sharing!:)




  
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May 15, 2007 11:35 |  #10

Super series Dennis! Never have seen a Coot young 'en before this. Beautiful work!


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May 15, 2007 12:35 |  #11

Oh wow, this is an excellent series! Each one can stand on it's own, but that second shot is just perfect. The compositions, the angle, the "looks" in the subject's eye really make this one stand out. Well done Dennis! :)


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May 15, 2007 13:14 |  #12

Very nice series Dennis. Ugly but cute.




  
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May 15, 2007 16:54 |  #13

Nice series! I like the first one best for the green reeds shooting out of the water.


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May 15, 2007 19:47 |  #14

Sensational series here Dennis...very close and personal with great light, colors, details, and behaviours...Super!!


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May 15, 2007 20:54 |  #15

Very very nice......


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