Saturday 9 March 2013

The Cutest Thing Ever?

It's always nice to find a lily pond, with some ducks. Such a lovely spot for some restful contemplation. 

But when you look for a while longer you notice something else.
Possibly the cutest thing ever.
Ducklings on water lily pads!
Look hard!
I love the Monet-esque feel to this one
(completely accidental)





I wish I'd thought to take a video, but I didn't. 

Ducklings stumbling over lily pads looking to snack on insects is perhaps the cutest thing I've ever seen. 


Hobart Botanic Gardens, Tasmania, November 2012

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26 comments:

  1. bermudaonion9 March 2013 at 14:15

    Oh my gosh, they are adorable! We had goslings in our neighborhood last year and I loved watching them.

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  2. Cipriano9 March 2013 at 16:41

    That is definitely cute. The enlarged pictures are so adorable.
    Duckling boats.

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  3. Martha Eskuchen9 March 2013 at 17:06

    How lovely and delightful! I agree that the Monet-esque imagery is grand. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Shari Green9 March 2013 at 17:49

    Oh wow, what delightful photos! And so great that you took the time to look hard enough and well enough to discover such hidden treasure. :)

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  5. Marg9 March 2013 at 21:44

    Cuteness overload! So gorgeous!

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  6. Laurel-Rain Snow9 March 2013 at 21:59

    Totally awesome! Artistic and cute. Thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST

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  7. (Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea9 March 2013 at 23:07

    The ducklings are so tiny and sweet.

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  8. Susan Lindquist9 March 2013 at 23:42

    Haha! How cute is THAT !?! I love the markingson these ducks too ... those dramatic dark lines swooping around the eyes ... like kohl eyes on Cleopatra!

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  9. Elizabeth10 March 2013 at 00:06

    Beautiful, and oh how cute the ducklings are.

    THANKS for the closeups. Couldn't make out the ducklings until you put in the closeups. :)

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Saturday Snapshot

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  10. Susan10 March 2013 at 01:40

    Once again, I'm amazed by your beautiful photographs. What an eye you have! Those ducklings are adorable.

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  11. Sheila (Bookjourney)10 March 2013 at 01:41

    That is super cute! I have never seen that before!

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  12. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz10 March 2013 at 01:56

    It is possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen. And a delightfully spring-ish sight for me on this dismal day in Texas. Thank you, Louise.

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  13. Paulita 10 March 2013 at 02:04

    That is too adorable. Great find. Here's Mine

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  14. Anonymous10 March 2013 at 02:35

    What interesting photos! You're right, the ducks are so blended in it's just hard to see them. But I'm sure while you were there, you could see movement. What a wonderful sighting!

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  15. Nise' 10 March 2013 at 03:47

    Very hard to see them at first. Very cute.

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  16. Jackie McGuinness10 March 2013 at 04:11

    What great photos they made me smile on a cold dark Saturday here in Sedona.

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  17. Christine Harding10 March 2013 at 04:18

    Well spotted! They would be so easy to miss, but have made some beautiful photos. I've been out snapping water birds as well - but I can't identify them! blog http://goo.gl/9qx5t

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  18. Sim Carter10 March 2013 at 05:17

    I think 'the cutest thing ever' nails it.

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  19. grammajudyb10 March 2013 at 07:02

    One of the best things about this time of year. Baby animals! Around here we are seeing calves, lambs, soon colts. Later there will be baby antelope, they are hard to photograph though because when you get the car stopped, mama runs away with baby close behind.

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  20. Alyce10 March 2013 at 11:32

    They were difficult to see at first and I would have missed them without the close-up shots. Very cute!

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  21. Irene10 March 2013 at 12:20

    they are adorable, and clever, why swim when you can float.

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  22. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)10 March 2013 at 13:27

    That is just beyond words adorable. They blend right in, which is probably a good thing for the little guys.

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  23. Unknown11 March 2013 at 06:19

    Awww, super adorable! Ducklings are just so fun :)

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  24. Ali11 March 2013 at 16:08

    How fun! It was tough to spot them, so I'm glad you posted so many photos.

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  25. Brona11 March 2013 at 21:06

    What a wonderful capture Louise. Such innocent charm has been a much needed tonic today :-)
    Thank you

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  26. Swan Pond17 March 2013 at 08:35

    Cuuuute!

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