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Old 07-15-2009, 09:26 PM
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Default Wheels Down, Flaps Down 15 degrees, prepare to LAND!

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Old 07-15-2009, 09:38 PM
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haha, love it
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cool shot with the reflection too.
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:40 PM
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Great shot kirbinster - also like the reflection. I know it is difficult to get in the perfect position but it would be great if you could capture one coming directly at you doing the same type of landing. Cheers, Bernz
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:16 PM
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I've always wondered why we find Ducks funny,, but there's something about them that in certain situations they are comical .. Your title sets it up perfectly .. great timing catching the moment before he splashes down.. well down and thanks for sharing it !

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Old 07-15-2009, 10:21 PM
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Good timing...the shot is really great.
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:30 PM
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Great shot- great title-thanks for the laugh.
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:32 PM
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...do ducks suck in jet engines and crash in the pond?? (sorry, I couldn't resist )
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:45 PM
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...do ducks suck in jet engines and crash in the pond?? (sorry, I couldn't resist )

i think if they suck in a gnat they could begin to choke and thus take a plumet.

saw a DVD of birds crashing on landing.. they dont always get it right.. hilarious.
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i think if they suck in a gnat they could begin to choke and thus take a plumet.

saw a DVD of birds crashing on landing.. they dont always get it right.. hilarious.
lol.............SUCK IN A GNAT!!? hahaha
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Old 07-16-2009, 12:02 AM
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Fun Capture! Great reflection as well! I like to see these guys take off an land, sometimes it's Hilarious, sometimes it's a ballet!
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