February 28, 2005
Volume 1 - Number 53



LAST ISSUE'S IMAGE (ISSUE #52 )-
Whistling Ducks near the entrance of Wakodahatchee Wetlands.

LAST ISSUE'S IMAGERY
Surprisingly, when viewing the photo on my monitor, the whistling ducks, as well as the whole scene, had an unreal quality. Sam even asked if it was real. And, from our readers:

"Hard to accept as real! it looks like a painting..."

"Truth is stranger than fiction, and Nature can be odder than imagination. I've seen decoy ducks that look "realer" than these two waterfowl. I think it's the white rings around the eyes that give them an unreal aspect."

Going with what seemed to be the theme, I was thinking of creating some kind of conversation on "reality" vs. "unreality" for this issue. Then last night I received an e-mail from a first-time respondent:

"The following is what I view in this photo. Opposite viewpoints. Curiosity vs. contentment. Taking the long view vs. being willing to accept things as they are. Neither duck is looking at the beautiful, peaceful view of the water which has barely a ripple."


Very interesting! I loved the creative thinking and reading what was expressed. Thus, with these comments I invite you, if you wish, to revisit the Whistling ducks photo and see what else might come up for you.

Later this week, I will create a page on my web site of other photos of whistling ducks . Then we can decide if it's the duck or the camera magic that gives the illusion of unreality.

TODAY'S IMAGE -
You'll probably find tomorrow's explanation intriguing. Create a bright and cheerful week.

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