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This weekend, I managed to photograph some really cute chicks. Baby ducklings, that is.
Before they made it to the lake, the ducklings had to make it past their first obstacle – a menacingly high curb. This I felt was best suited for video.
After they found an easier way to get to the lake, they made it to the other side and huddled up under their mother for warmth, as it was a particularly chilly and rainy day.
Camera: Nikon D3000 with 18-55mm Nikkor Lens
Processing: Adobe Lightroom 3
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The video is beyond priceless! I was rooting for those last 2, the mom was super cool to backtrack
– Pictures are great too. Mallards are common ducks and are often overlooked but are beautiful birds… I love the blue patch in their wings.
Thanks Steve! There was quite an audience for them after a bit, and we were all rooting for the last two. I was wondering how the mother was going to handle it – it was nice seeing them all come back over so none were left behind!
Great shots! I like how they are all huddled under the their mother. Cute.
A.Barlow recently posted..Tree of Fire
I don’t think I have ever seen them all huddled up like that. It was unusually cold and rainy that morning though, so it made sense that they wanted to hide for a bit!
The are so cute! You don’t see this happening often. They are awesome photos and video. I like the new DSLR that can also take HD video.
I was practicing golf at local golf course and suddenly ducks came out of now where. The ducks on the Golf course.
Outography recently posted..Snowing Flagstaff
I’ve seen my fair share of ducklings, but never had my camera ready for them. My Nikon D3000 doesn’t have video built in – I used a Kodak Playsport for this – it records 720p at 60fps or 1080p with pretty good clarity during the day or when there’s good lighting.
Cute!
Chris DeAngelis recently posted..Peeking Through
Thanks Chris!
Nice post sweetie. I love the mist on the second one, it really brings the ducks to life in the foreground
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Jason Hines recently posted..Saguaro Sunrise
Thanks!
I know that one’s your favorite. I quite liked the mist too!
Kristi, Beautiful captures and very heartwarming video…just in time for Easter.:-D) Where were these taken?
Jean recently posted..Eastern Bluebirds Start a Family!
Thanks Jean! Oddly enough, it was at the Phoenix Zoo. Nothing like going to see a variety of wildlife and finding the ones just randomly wandering through the area as the most interesting.
Cool pics and video – the second photo really is excellent.
Steve recently posted..Edward Weston Images – and some words
Thanks Steve!
Great catch! Mom looks like a nice warm blanket.
Mike B. recently posted..Bald Eagle Flies Into View
Thanks Mike. I had never seen ducklings huddle under the mother before, so that was an interesting discovery.
Beautiful images.
andrew fulton recently posted..Nest Box for my garden
Thanks Andrew!
AWWW how cute the vidoe is so sweet…I was cheer leading them on to make that curb..and then she came back over lol what a challenge for these little ones!
Awesome documentary!
All of the spectators were rooting for them, quietly at least as not to scare them away. It warmed my heart to see them all come back over just for the one that couldn’t make it!
Great post and the ducklings are so cute.
Eileen recently posted..Little Blue Heron
That was totally endearing! The little drama you caught in a couple of minutes is an awesome moral tale. The happy ending left me cheering with everyone else. Bravo on a brilliant post!
Great photos and video. Very cute ducklings and they certainly have to be determined to get over the obstacles.
Mick recently posted..Ducks
Yes they are Mick. Quite inspirational really!
What a lovely post Kristi.
The video left me cheering for the last one, and when they all came back, perfect. A great natural moment of nature you captured.
holdingmoments recently posted..A random selection
Yes it was. Great reason to carry a recorder and camera everywhere you go!
Great post and a priceless piece of video footage Kristi. You have to admire the tenacity of these little bundles of fluff.
Frank recently posted..Chaffinch Challenge
Yes, they have a very strong, supportive family system working there!
Baby ducks don’t have it easy, do they? Lovely shots of the Mallard family and the video is terrific!
Pat recently posted..The Sun
Apparently not, but at least they have caring family.
So unbelievably cute!!! Thank you for sharing this, I was pulling for those last two!
Erin Duke recently posted..Portrait of a Daisy
Me too Erin, plus everyone that had gathered nearby.
Wow Kristi! Exceptional framing of the ducks. Perfect focus. I also like how the picture makes you want to “look to the right” to see what they are looking at.
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Thanks John. I think they were hoping warmth was coming from that direction.
“Family means nobody gets left behind”…I love it!!! This video is priceless…one of the best videos I’ve ever watched!! I can’t wait to show it to my kids!! Thank you for sharing it!
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