Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Duck back to sleep

It's a holiday here, 4th of July, and I am wondering what I am doing up so early. Reminded me of this fellow, so I thought I would share him.

I wandered up on him and took several shots. Take a close look at his eye. The eyelid is closed. I should say one of his eyelids is closed. Ducks have an eyelid they use under the water, an eyelid for blinking and then a eyelid like you and me.

When I wandered up on him -- he was apparently sleeping. He stayed like that, then opened his eyelid to take note of me. Assured that I was no threat, he closed his eyes and continued to enjoy his nap in the warm sun and cool water.

You should do the same -- go back to bed. Take a nap. Enjoy sleeping in. It's a holiday

--steve buser

9 comments:

Lavenderlady said...

great commentary...and the duck is awesome!

Kate said...

Yup, friendly duck! Me? I'm going to get coffee at a local cafe; then, perhaps, I'll wake up!

Tara said...

I was decadent and slept in until 8:30 this morning! Then I couldn't sleep any more, much as I tried.

Happy Fourth of July!

IamtheMom said...

If only I could sleep in :) I have about ten years before I see that as a remote possibility. Enjoy your day, and I had no idea that knowledge about duck's eyelids. So, now, if I ever win alot of money on jeopardy, I will have you to thank!

Janet said...

Hey, let sleeping ducks lie!

Dijah said...

I wouldn't want to go back to sleep,I have lots of stuff to do today!

Happy holiday!

Marcin said...

Ducks are beautifull animals. But now in Poland this animals are not so welcome. I mean our president and prime minister are twins. Maybe you've heard. They surname is KaczyƄski, what can be related with Kaczka - Duck.
This people are obsesed about communists (all left wings politics are communists for them), homosexuality. It's a very, very long list what is a dangerous for them. They don't trust anybody except a very few people. Easier you could say what is not dangerous for them. Maybe few things.
Anyway the cross out yellow duck is a symbol of oppose to them and their politic.
Uff... ;))

magiceye said...

.....beautiful........

hope you had a super holiday!

Fabrizio Zanelli said...

I amaze how the duck is able to stay up with one leg. Then this close photo is perfect !!!