Ducks and ducklings
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Ducks and ducklings
Ducks and ducklings.
1907
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Media ID 14386498
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Chiens Duck Duckling Ducklings Ducks Ennemis Gibier Mahler Markings 1907
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Quaint Scene of Ducks and Ducklings (1907) This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, depicts a serene and idyllic scene of ducks and their offspring frolicking in the clear, tranquil waters of a pond. The image, captured by an unidentified photographer and now part of the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to a simpler era. In the foreground, several mother ducks, with their distinctive markings and elegant postures, are seen swimming alongside their tiny, yellow ducklings. The young ones, still learning the ways of the world, follow their mothers closely, their small, webbed feet paddling furiously to keep up. The ducks, with their alert eyes and graceful movements, seem to be keeping a watchful eye over their young ones, ever vigilant against potential threats. The photograph also features a couple of dogs, likely hunting pointers, in the background, their ears perked up and eyes fixed on the ducks. The dogs, a common sight during duck hunting seasons, were often used to locate and retrieve game for their human companions. However, in this scene, they appear to be merely observing the ducks and their offspring, adding an intriguing element to the otherwise peaceful tableau. The photograph's muted colors and soft focus lend a dreamlike quality to the scene, making it a beautiful and nostalgic reminder of the simple pleasures of nature and the bond between parents and their young ones.
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