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28-NOV-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Fooled by Decoys

Spent some enjoyable time in wetlands where I heard shots being fired. I watched for the hunters as I walked along and finally came upon them. One of them began wading into the pond and I thought that he must have got a duck among those nearby. I thought it was strange that none of the ducks took flight when I realized they were all decoys! Fooled me! But it makes a good picture. :)

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Buz Kiefer04-Dec-2016 17:27
Just marvelous, a really appealing hunting scene, Vern. Vote.
Alexander Kazakov30-Nov-2016 05:58
Nice scene! Good shot! V
waterfalls man29-Nov-2016 23:27
Great Shot V!!
Trotting-horse29-Nov-2016 22:30
They would have fooled me! Good shot!
Steve Thuman29-Nov-2016 19:51
I remember my days of walking out in the marsh before light, freezing my but off, setting decoys, and waiting for ducks. It was fun, but I don't miss it. Looks like he is trying to attract pin tail ducks.
Gary29-Nov-2016 19:09
Nice image.
They tend to be a bit chewy when eaten. LOL
I've seen and have myself shot a decoy in the heat of the moment.
John Shen Photography29-Nov-2016 19:04
Ohhh, they sure do look like the real thing! :)
Ed Duverger29-Nov-2016 17:25
Unusual view.
Hank Vander Velde29-Nov-2016 15:22
Nice shot Vern. I wish the hunters would just shoot the decoys.
Nick Paoni29-Nov-2016 15:14
I absolutely agree. I especially like that the retriever is paying not attention to the "ducks".
globalgadabout29-Nov-2016 14:37
at a glance the decoys do look convincing...interesting slice of life..
Ruth Voorhis29-Nov-2016 14:36
Interesting shot, Vern. Those decoys do look real, but the dog is not fooled.
Helen Betts29-Nov-2016 14:23
They do make for a great picture! It almost looks like a duck is riding on the back of the dog ;-).
Jim Coffman29-Nov-2016 14:10
A great capture, Vern!
Tom Beech29-Nov-2016 13:25
I think the dog is wooden as well 8-)
joseantonio29-Nov-2016 12:48
I too thought they were real.v.
Jack Hoying29-Nov-2016 12:34
That's a good shot of a fall scene.
Ed Ruttledge 29-Nov-2016 11:22
Coming off the election season ... I guess its easy to get fooled. :-)
Yvonne29-Nov-2016 10:34
Tricking the real ducks I suppose? Great shot Vern. v
Martin Lamoon29-Nov-2016 09:34
Excellent capture Vern.
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Bea.29-Nov-2016 07:38
They must be fooling the dog too, as he's not attempting to retrieve any.
Laura Milholland29-Nov-2016 07:30
Ha! This is indeed a very fun shot, Vern. It's especially fun to see the man and his dog. :)
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