Lost in Translation

Thursday’s Special: All the ducks have left

Just a few weeks ago ducks could be spotted by a local lake. Now that they have all moved south, I wish I could follow them.

**About Thursday’s Special: It is a ‘non-challenge’ challenge that appeals to bloggers eager to wake up their creativity and show their own ideas and interpretation of the world. I invite everybody interested to join in. There are no themes, titles and techniques set for your expression, there are no limits and restrictions (no red tape whatsoever). The only thing required is to post a photo post on Thursdays entitled “Thursday’s Special: (your theme/title)” (as explained in my Thursday’s Special introductory post), to provide a link to my Thursday’s Special post, and to leave a link to your post in the comments section of my post. If you like Thursday’s Special widget, feel free to grab it and post it on your blog.

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Other entries to my Thursday’s Special:

New Looks
Sigh
Countryside
A Graceful Gathering
Thursday’s Special
GBH pair bonding at the nest
Horseback Safari
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau – a Modernista triumph

Paula

November 20, 2013

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95 responses to “Thursday’s Special: All the ducks have left”

luminaetumbrae

November 21, 2013 at 12:04 am

Si toi tu aimes les ânes, moi j’adore les canards ! :$

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1. luminaetumbrae
  
  November 21, 2013 at 12:07 am
  
  Ils sont partis parce qu’il commence à faire “un froid de canard” ! 😀 (expression française pour dire qu’il fait très froid 🙂 ).
  
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  1. Paula
    
    November 21, 2013 at 9:32 am
    
    Hehehhe, J’ai entendu parler de cela, maintenant je vois que c’est vrai 😀
    
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2. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 9:32 am
  
  Ah, je ne le savais pas :D. Je vais prendre encore des photos des canard pour toi quand ils seraient revenus :). Tu peux me dire si la grammaire dans ma phrase precedente est correctte?
  
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  1. luminaetumbrae
    
    November 21, 2013 at 10:28 am
    
    “Je vais encore prendre des photos de canards pour toi quand ils seront revenus”
    Parce que c’est du futur. 🙂
    
    Youpiiiie ! 😆
    
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annesturetucker

November 21, 2013 at 12:20 am

Me too – wish I could fly south with the ducks 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 9:34 am
  
  🙂 Are you feeling better, Anne?
  
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Patti Kuche

November 21, 2013 at 12:40 am

I wish I could wear all those wonderful colors!

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 9:36 am
  
  I am sure you could 😀
  
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vastlycurious.com

November 21, 2013 at 1:40 am

The glowing mallard and the song were perfect to lift my mood!

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 9:40 am
  
  That’s so good to hear Kathryn. I could not ask for more 🙂
  
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  1. vastlycurious.com
    
    November 22, 2013 at 2:00 am
    
    Thats the point right? : )
    
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    1. Paula
      
      November 22, 2013 at 9:17 am
      
      Yes, it is 🙂
      
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NW Frame of Mind

November 21, 2013 at 4:17 am

Such a pretty duck. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 9:41 am
  
  Drake 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise

November 21, 2013 at 5:11 am

The drake is spectacular, Paula. Love the song. She has a great voice. 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 9:28 am
  
  Yes, she does!! Thank you, Sylvia 🙂
  
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bulldog

November 21, 2013 at 7:36 am

A pretty photo…

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 9:27 am
  
  🙂 thank you
  
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New Looks | Cardinal Guzman

November 21, 2013 at 9:20 am

[…] Check out Paula’s Thursday’s Special: All the ducks have left. […]

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Cardinal Guzman

November 21, 2013 at 9:29 am

Probably the ducks went for a “Week=End Trips”. (Need an explanation? Check out my latest post) 😀

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Paula

November 21, 2013 at 9:34 am

Yes, our drake lacks in colour, but compensates in spirit 😀

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1. Amy
  
  November 21, 2013 at 1:31 pm
  
  It does 🙂 This is most beautiful bird shot I have ever seen. The clarity is incredible and you capture the gorgeous colors! See ya later 🙂
  
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  1. Paula
    
    November 21, 2013 at 1:32 pm
    
    You are so good to me and for me 🙂 Baci, baci
    
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rubytheblacklabrador

November 21, 2013 at 10:15 am

All flown down under…

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 10:23 am
  
  yeah…
  
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Sigh | ilargia64

November 21, 2013 at 12:44 pm

[…] That means Thursday Special, hosted by Paula…And, after checking the posts of people I am following, I found that Coreen, in “My […]

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ilargia64

November 21, 2013 at 12:49 pm

Hi Paula….Snow is coming slowly…But my entry is about something different….And very, very special:)

Sigh

Un abrazo!

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 12:57 pm
  
  Thank you very much for this wonderful contribution :). This portrait is so beautiful, my dear Ilargia 🙂
  
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Jeff Sinon

November 21, 2013 at 1:17 pm

Wildlife photographer too? Excellent! 😀

Love the new look too. I recently changed themes as well, though not a noticeable as yours 😉 Now I’d like to make a request, stop being so darned prolific! You’re posting faster than I can keep up 😛 Love all the new photos I see in the notification emails, now I just have to go visit them!

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 1:28 pm
  
  Please don’t stress out over this. I have a great urge to be more active these days – it is a kind of therapy for me. xo
  
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Debbie

November 21, 2013 at 1:58 pm

Aaw, cute!

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 2:12 pm
  
  🙂 Thanks Debbie 🙂
  
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Lignum Draco

November 21, 2013 at 3:21 pm

Such wonderful colours. But at least it may be quieter as a result of them leaving.

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 3:22 pm
  
  😆 That’s a valid point, LD 🙂 🙂 Thank you so much 🙂
  
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Countryside | Le Drake Noir

November 21, 2013 at 3:48 pm

[…] Inspirations from the absolutely worth visiting blog of Paula “Thursdays Special“ […]

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Thursday Special: Two Perfect Dishes | The World Is a Book…

November 21, 2013 at 3:50 pm

[…] to Paula for hosting the Thursday Special. Paula has a great talent to capture the beauty of nature and make impeccable photos. Viewing her […]

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Amy

November 21, 2013 at 3:54 pm

Hi Paula, Here is my TS entry: http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2013/11/21/thursday-special-two-perfect-dishes/
You probably have to wait until you get home to watch the video 😉 Sorry about that.

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 3:59 pm
  
  It will just have to wait two and a half hours more 😀 Thank you very much, Amy
  
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  1. Amy
    
    November 21, 2013 at 4:06 pm
    
    Beautiful, perfect dishes by ITALIAN Chefs…
    
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    1. Paula
      
      November 21, 2013 at 4:09 pm
      
      I have no doubt. I should probably gulp my dinner before I see the videos to avoid watching them on an empty stomach 😆
      
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      1. Amy
        
        November 21, 2013 at 4:13 pm
        
        Good idea. Btw, two good looking chefs 😀
        
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        Paula
        
        November 21, 2013 at 4:18 pm
        
        You are killing me.. I still have good 2 and half hours at least before I get a chance to see them 😆
        
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        Amy
        
        November 21, 2013 at 4:19 pm
        
        Hehehe…. counting down 🙂
        
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        Paula
        
        November 21, 2013 at 4:27 pm
        
        Mind you it is very intuitive of you to send me food in the second half of my working hours 😀 . I am starved …..
        
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        Amy
        
        November 21, 2013 at 4:30 pm
        
        😀
        
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elleturner4

November 21, 2013 at 4:28 pm

Don’t you just love ducks! 😉

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 4:28 pm
  
  I adore them, unlike pigeons 😀
  
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  1. elleturner4
    
    November 21, 2013 at 6:27 pm
    
    Oh but no!!! They’re so comical! I did a series of 4 posts about their mating ritual on my back fence!! You wouldn’t believe it! Here’s the link if you fancy a look!
    http://elleturner4.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/what-the-pigeons-did-next/ 🙂 😉
    
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restlessjo

November 21, 2013 at 5:57 pm

A new look! You put your week of ill health to good use, Paula. Hope you’re fully recovered now. 🙂
Perfect duck paddling music, too.

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 7:39 pm
  
  Thank you so much, Jo. The problem with my bugs is that they almost always turn into long-lasting sinus infections that take weeks to cure, fever and all -not at all easy to be in the office,but I am more upbeat now that November is almost over 🙂
  
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Madhu

November 21, 2013 at 6:02 pm

Ah, beautiful processing Paula! Love that purple 🙂
I went with fauna too….http://theurgetowander.com/2013/11/21/a-graceful-gathering/

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 7:29 pm
  
  You are right, the processing brought out the colours nicely. I love your gorgeous contribution, Madhu. Meeting those bucks would make me happy for days.
  
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restlessjo

November 21, 2013 at 6:12 pm

But I miss the eyes! 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 11:05 pm
  
  🙂 How sweet to say that :D. Eyes or no eyes, I will still be spying on you 😉
  
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2. Paula
  
  November 22, 2013 at 6:24 pm
  
  Eyes have moved to the “about” page 😀
  
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  1. restlessjo
    
    November 22, 2013 at 10:20 pm
    
    🙂 🙂
    
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Thursday’s Special | Dot knows! (elleturner4)

November 21, 2013 at 6:53 pm

[…] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2013/11/20/thursdays-special-all-the-ducks-have-left/ […]

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Horseback Safari | Travel with Intent

November 21, 2013 at 7:01 pm

[…] Linked to Thursday Special Challenge. […]

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alexraphael

November 21, 2013 at 7:03 pm

Lovely 🙂 You’ve captured what makes ducks so cute and innocent. Neatly framed too.

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 7:15 pm
  
  Cheers Alex. Your comments are very pleasant to read, boost my mood 🙂
  
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Beautiful Great Blue Herons Pair Bonding at the Nest | Babsje Heron

November 21, 2013 at 11:39 pm

[…] Thanks to Paula and WordPress for the Thursday’s Special Non-Challenge Challenge. […]

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babsje

November 21, 2013 at 11:40 pm

Oh, I know what you mean about wanting to follow the birds south! My heartstrings get tugged with each autumn migration…

Here’s mine for this week:

Beautiful Great Blue Herons Pair Bonding at the Nest

Beautiful Great Blue Herons Pair Bonding at the Nest

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1. Paula
  
  November 21, 2013 at 11:45 pm
  
  Cheers, Babsje 🙂 It is a lovely, tender post.
  
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  1. babsje
    
    November 22, 2013 at 12:16 am
    
    Thanks! See you next Thursday! This is just the best challenge ever, I mean non-challenge. 🙂
    
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    1. Paula
      
      November 22, 2013 at 9:18 am
      
      See you Babsje 🙂 In the meanwhile take care 🙂
      
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Debbie

November 22, 2013 at 1:01 am

My non-challenge entry this week is from Kenya: http://travelwithintent.com/2013/11/21/horseback-safari-borana-kenya/

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ledrakenoir

November 22, 2013 at 1:29 am

Oh that’s my cousin Zlatan, he dreams of finding a rich widow. He knows that clothes make the man, so his tailor has a really good business, while his bank manager is on the verge of nervous breakdown. Zlatan is secretly in love with Mrs. Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced “Bouquet”) – but lack of cash for travel to England – Zlatan think she lives in Liverpool (because her sister is Liverpool FC supporter and her brother in law (Onslow) is Everton FC supporter) so Zlatan troubling much for me to invite and pay a trip to Liverpool… 🙂 🙂

Paula have I ever told you that you are a really sweet girl… 🙂 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 22, 2013 at 9:18 am
  
  😆 as I said – tons of laughs guaranteed. That was (is) my favourite British comedy ever 🙂
  P.S. No, you haven’t. At least not until now 😉 xx
  
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  1. Amy
    
    November 22, 2013 at 4:42 pm
    
    I think Drake’s story can be a good one for next week’s TS 😀
    
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    1. Paula
      
      November 22, 2013 at 4:58 pm
      
      I dont know what you are posting next week Amy, but I am through with ducks for now 😀
      
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      1. Amy
        
        November 22, 2013 at 5:00 pm
        
        I totally understand 🙂 I meant for the Duck 😀
        
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        Paula
        
        November 22, 2013 at 5:01 pm
        
        Ah, you meant he should tell us the same story again next Thursday? 😀 I am glad you liked the other contributions, Amy 🙂 I hope you have time to see the other 8
        
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        Amy
        
        November 22, 2013 at 5:06 pm
        
        Don’t want miss any of these top gun’s contributions 🙂
        
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        Paula
        
        November 22, 2013 at 5:08 pm
        
        The fauna this week is especially abundant and interesting 😀
        
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        Paula
        
        November 22, 2013 at 6:44 pm
        
        The main reason why I invested into a new theme was to make everything more visible and accessible. I think the menu bar is very clear and nobody should have trouble finding links to all Thursday’s Special posts. I think it does not require a separate page, at least not for now. I preferred to have the discussion about TS here in case somebody would like to jump in with their suggestions 🙂
        
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        Amy
        
        November 22, 2013 at 8:09 pm
        
        I really think you are right about that, make sense 🙂
        
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greenmackenzie

November 22, 2013 at 2:21 am

The wisdom of ducks 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  November 22, 2013 at 9:17 am
  
  🙂
  
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Sony Fugaban

November 22, 2013 at 10:01 am

What a duck! I hope she’s a she…is beautiful. Thursday Special. H’m, I’m giving it a thought for now…

Who’s the she singer, Paula? I believe I liked the song added to my playlist titled “Feel Good Time”.

Thanks in advance.

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1. Paula
  
  November 22, 2013 at 10:04 am
  
  The singer is “A Fine Frenzy” 🙂 . This is definitely a male – females of the species are far less flashy 😀 — brown with spots and stripes
  
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  1. Sony Fugaban
    
    November 22, 2013 at 10:05 am
    
    And the song title is?
    
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    1. Paula
      
      November 22, 2013 at 10:06 am
      
      Bird of summer 😉
      
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    2. Paula
      
      November 22, 2013 at 10:07 am
      
      all of her songs are worth listening 🙂
      
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      1. Sony Fugaban
        
        November 22, 2013 at 10:09 am
        
        I have just started my playlist titled “Lost in Translation” .
        Thanks for that. Your “music taste” is such an influence to me.
        
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        Paula
        
        November 22, 2013 at 10:12 am
        
        It is very eclectic, Sony. You’ll find classics too, new age, electronica, even folk music – there is everything but I’d like to think they are all good. Can you look for the post titled under Thursday’s Special: Pepezela! Yebo 🙂
        
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau- a Modernista triumph | restlessjo

November 22, 2013 at 11:34 am

[…] know that Paula has a healthy curiosity about life too, so I’m hoping she’ll enjoy this tribute and […]

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restlessjo

November 22, 2013 at 11:39 am

Here I am! Just a day late 🙂
http://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2013/11/22/hospital-de-la-santa-creu-i-sant-pau-a-modernista-triumph/
Off to put the widget in my sidebar next. Have a great weekend!

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1. Paula
  
  November 22, 2013 at 11:48 am
  
  You’ve outdone yourself 🙂 Trying to climb a scaffolding to get in? 😉 Your curiosity paid off. I am impressed and so happy with your generous offering. Keep well, dear Jo.
  
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Amy

November 22, 2013 at 4:46 pm

You got all the top guns here for this week 🙂 Awesome!!!

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1. Paula
  
  November 22, 2013 at 4:59 pm
  
  😆
  
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WordsFallFromMyEyes

November 23, 2013 at 5:40 am

The colours on this duck is just so beautiful. God blessedly beautiful! Great photo.

And enjoyed the music again! 🙂

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rommel

November 27, 2013 at 4:30 am

Colors!!!

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Thursday Special: Freedom From Want | The World Is a Book…

November 28, 2013 at 2:06 pm

[…] I don’t know what was going on last Thursday, all the top guns were there (Amy was a small happy fish) Pretty cool, take a look 🙂 […]

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Horseback Safari | Travel with Intent

December 2, 2013 at 10:37 pm

[…] to Thursday Special Challenge and Camera […]

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