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Beautiful!
Thank you 🙂
I love It!
Thank you 🙂
Very appropriate for the times!
Thank you, and I agree, now more than ever, it’s important for all of us to do a bit of self reflecting…
I will be back for more enjoyment.
Perfect capture of a special moment in time. Thanks. Your photos are never meant to be copied, they are meant to be enjoyed. Keep posting.
Hello Geri,
Thank you for your visit and lovely comment. I am glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate that you understand the work behind each image. You are always welcome to visit again.
Kind regards,
Takami
I love reflections, I do them with lakes and trees.
Thank you 🙂
Vanity of vanities says the little birds mother as she watched her chick admire himself in the water.
Ah, yes, I can imagine Mama Duck was thinking that 🙂 Thank you for your comment.
Happy earth day.
Thank you dear friend. A Happy Earth Day to you too.
🌸🌺❤️
What a gorgeous picture of peace and tranquility, Takami. It was just what I needed today. Stay well and safe.
Thank you Jolandi, your comment has made my day. I’m so happy if my photos can offer a moment of peace and tranquility. Hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe too.
Hello Takami.
Well made, artistic and enjoyable photo. Thank you. I wish that you have been well.
Have a good day!
Hello Matti-san,
Thank you for your nice comment. I am happy you spent some time with this baby duck. And, thank you for your warm wishes – we are staying safe.
I hope all is well with you and family too!
Delightful … so sweet
Thank you Julie 🙂
I just stopped by your site and viewed your beautiful entry.
So cute! Hope all is well with you. Stay safe!
Thank you Graham 🙂
I hope you and all your loved ones are staying safe too.
Lovely shot of this little duck!
Thank you Belinda!
This little guy/gal was particularly cute 🙂
Beautiful photograph!
Thank you 🙂
Welcome!
What a sweet little baby! Do you think he/she sees him/herself? Lovely photo.
Thank you Noelle!
I personally thought that this little duckling could see his/her reflection in the water. I wonder what was going through his/her mind…? 🙂
Thank you for putting a smile on our faces, Takami.
All the best,
Tanja
Thank you so much Tanja❤️
We send all our best to you and your family too.
So cute! He/she seems to enjoy his/her own image
Thank you Sylvie!
I wonder what this duckling thought when seeing his/her image 🙂
So do I 🙂
It almost looks like the reflection is looking the other way!
Hello Snow,
Very happy to have you stop by!
I’m glad to know that I’m not alone in noticing the reflection 🙂 I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.
All best,
Takami
Thanks Takami, so far so good – hope you and your loved ones are well too 😊 Take care!
Wonderfully beautiful. And a gentle tenderness.
Thank you so much.
Blessings to you and your family!
Blessings! 🌏🙂🍃
beautiful growing baby! sunshine is needed in times like these!
Thank you! Ducklings never fail to bring some “light” even during this trying time.
Such beauty and sweetness. Love to you my friend. Stay safe.
Thank you so much dear friend❤️ I hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe too.
Such a lovely photo, Takami. I am reminded of the need to be present in the moment and reflect during turbulent times. 💜
Thank you Carol❤️
This means a lot. Nature never fails to remind me to stay in the present and do what I can “now.” I do hope you and your loved ones continue to stay healthy and safe – my best wishes always.
Really as cute as cute can be, Takami!
Thank you Dries!
As always we send our best to you and your loved ones.
And to you the same, thank you!
well said…
Thank you 🙂
Cute!
Thank you Mr. P! Hope you and Mrs. P are doing well 🙂
We are both well, thank you. I hope you and your husband are also doing well at this difficult time 🙂
Oh, Takami, thank you for this morning’s smile, so adorable! ❤
Thank you Donna! Your comment made my day. I’m so happy this little duckling made you smile❤️
This is a captivating shot, a winner for sure!
Thank you Mr. Hien!
Really appreciate your kind words. Ducklings never fail to uplift my spirits, and it helps during this global crisis…
❤
Thank you❤️ Hope you and your loved ones are doing well 🙂
Oh, how sweet.
Thank you, Rabirus.
Ducklings always tug at my heartstrings, and I am happy to receive positive feedback.
Lovely image and a fitting caption !
I feel, it’s time for all for a self reflection and plan for the post Corona phase 🙂
Thank you Sreejith! As always, I appreciate your visit and comment. I agree – it’s a good time for self reflection for what we can do both during and after this pandemic 🙂