Looking back

"You lookin' at me? You lookin' at me? You better not be lookin' at me!" :P

Dude. Beano.

This picture is taken in theme park de Efteling. We had a company out in this theme park and had a rough evening before that. I had the worst hangover and especially in the morning the only attraction I could join was the 20-minute boat ride in a pond filled with ducks. I took this ride twice, the second time I even slept the whole ride. After that I felt a lot better and on the way to the other attractions we crossed these two fellows. Especially the one in the front was quite aggressive and at a certain point he was even picking towards the camera :-)

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wendie7 says:

This picture is crazy because they look like giant mammoth sized birds (especially in the thumbnail) but it's just because it was taken down at their level.

I love it!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

wongwong says:

hahahahaha, whata laugh I got!!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Emerald2810 says:

This is an amazing shot and an instant favourite!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Feathers McGraw says:

Superb picture! (ugly as hell but worth a picture!)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Intertwined says:

oh dear, that's a picture to get scared of :D agreeing with former speaker. nice!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Hadjek [deleted] says:

THIS ONE RULES!!!!!!!!OMG what a capture!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Intertwined says:

Hello again! We just had to do this, hope you don't mind :D
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Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

jgoldpac says:

Very funny!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Blackwings says:

wow, great view from the ground of the way, looks very funny ;-)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

ratterrell says:

it's a duck with an apparent attitude. it's like it's saying "hey are you talking to me? you must be talking to me because i don't see anyone else." i'm now officially scared of this duck.

i love it.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Corydora says:

This is just great!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Wolfy says:

Great! Love the look of curiosity in their eyes, especially the one on the right.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

eXistenZ32 says:

hahahaha. great!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

PnL says:

hilarious
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

bulldog1 says:

Growing up we had a variety of ducks at one time and a pair much like this but can't recall the name. I believe they are related with the same type of head. All I know they were the "mean ducks"...LOL. I was chased often and had duck bites in my rear end and back of legs. They did not have any markings but white feathers though....but this is a wonderful photo and hope these ducks are not like the ones I recall that resmembled these. I know I learned how to run fast and in later years must have helped me run my races like 10K's and 10 mile runs.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Wow, that is a crazy angle indeed. I thought they were giant fake ducks at first.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

sesame ellis says:

soooooooo funny!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Rockies says:

Great perspective, attack of the monster ducks. :-)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ottawa girl says:

Loves it!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

sammo371 says:

Great Shot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

halloo9 says:

ninja ducks??
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

foreversouls says:

DUCKZ R WEIRD!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

RAMD Drum Corps says:

That's great!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

MBK (Marjie) says:

The ducks are both ugly and beautiful, both interesting and scary looking. I also enjoyed what Intertwined did with the photo to make it "radioactive ducks!"
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

ipernity.com/home/nicoleb / No to censorship [deleted] says:

That's great :)!
Hope that thing didn't eat your cam ;)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeeper says:

Goose-zillas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great pic!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

slight clutter says:

Too cute. :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

wongwong says:

wow, you got in explore list for interestingness choice of the day, coooool!!! your picture ROCKS
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Bavarian Kokopelli says:

coool - great point of view!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparrows' Friend says:

Is there a ducks with attitude pool? Maybe there should be.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

gaby6100 says:

What a funny face......didn't they bite your camera?
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

OskarN says:

Great shot dude!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

smoetie says:

whahahaha, so nice! LOL!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sebastian-Lewis says:

Excellent.. What a cool shot.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharif says:

this picture is amazingly funny :-)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

miss cleopatra says:

Hahaha, funny and also, a GREAT PHOTOGRAPH. A favorite, of course.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

MrsStrizzay [deleted] says:

those things are icky!!!! like those red butted baboons.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Solitaire1 [deleted] says:

incredible close up...so made me smile, thanks for the share :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

Great catch!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

bosquetango says:

great capture. These type of ducks are called Muscovy ducks. I have a neighbour who has a flock of them.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

dgans says:

Wonderful, just wonderful.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

dextr says:

AHHHHH!!! giant ducks!!!

so cool! awesome pic.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Trapac says:

This is just the BEST picture on Explore Interestingness today!! I thought they were plastic or fibreglass dummies until I opened it up and had a closer look and then I started laughing - brilliant angle, great expression & scrutiny from the subjects and fun!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

msspider66 says:

Wonderful ducks! Thanks for sharing.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

D.James | Darren J. Ryan says:

awesome shot, joyrex!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Maucca says:

HAHAHAHA!!!!
Great! I love this one!
Marvellous stupendous!
You just made me very happy:)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

J.D.Hoyt [deleted] says:

This photo inspired me also..http://www.flickr.com/photos/snarky/31771706/
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

crouchingcathiddendog says:

oh, that is SUCH an awesome pic!!! nice perspective
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

baboon™ says:

great shot!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

crazycrone says:

Shriek! Brilliant photo, scary ducks!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

hans s says:

mooie foto, eend was natuurlijk al die fotografen zat
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbebe says:

wow! i have 7 muscovies myself! they are very friendly temperment. i love their temperment! they come up to you, you can pet them, i mean, even if you never been near one, and then you see one, don't be scard! just go up and pet it. ( nice shot the way meaning how cute!)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

brookenovak says:

Haha, found this in the 'interesting' pile. And man, it sure is interesting, I love it! :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

The Pack says:

hideously funny
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

lil' Texas [deleted] says:

Scarey guys!!!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob Duck says:

Brilliant image. I love it.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

^^My_GoD_Is_A_DuCk^^ says:

wonderful lovely Ducks,unique and special shot^^
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Moor says:

Please post this one in the Muscovy duck group, it is such a funny shot.
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Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

gosiak says:

sweet and wonderful :-)

Please consider adding this exceptional image to our great group :-)
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Sugar Cain says:

wow
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Catharina58 says:

What a hilarious picture! Didn't know they had such unfriendly creatures in The Efteling.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

zip123ko says:

those are some ugly wierd looking birds
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

somesai says:

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mootje_ mootje says:

echt heel goed zeg! heej ik zag dat je in rhoon woonde. Mijn vriend is daar opgegroeid!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

PhilWestcott says:

monty pythons holy grail: "i fart in your general direction"
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Piedad SZ says:

Better than an american movie with great special effects. Enorme!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Happy.Phantom says:

Nice capture! You must have been nearly lying on the pavement to get this view! The ducks look like they are the giant theme park attractions! (I found a photo of your daughters, 'Love', on the Explore page and through that looked through a bit of your photos. Twin daughters! You have your hands full!)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Happy.Phantom says:

Oh, and most birds: chickens, turkeys, ducks will peck at anything shiny. So make sure to keep your lense and especially your eyes away from them!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mckinnc says:

Great picture. Really stands out from the crowd.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

beta karel says:

Sexy photo!!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tassiesim says:

haha this shot is awesome well done, great ducks
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

see brown eyes says:

Awsome angle!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

lemperleconnie says:

What a sence of humor you have! Great shot and the notes are fantastic.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

that owl says:

Love this shot. Very funny and that's due to the great low perspective you shot it from. Good job.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ßlϋeωãvε says:

These would like to say "hello" to their foreign cousins. ;)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

AdamsWife says:

The viewpoint from which this has been taken has resulted in impressive image.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

D & E Hutchinson says:

Great photo, great perspective being at eye level with them.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom O'Neill says:

I think this photo is a

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Marjolein K. says:

Come one step nearer...
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

fotolilith says:

I'm a little scared to be in your position, so close to that beak. But this is an awesome picture!

I'm an admin for a group called The Stare, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

stelj [deleted] says:

LOL! :-D This is wonderful! Very nicely captured - I like their feet, too.

I think this bird image is really excellent. You are invited to post it to Excellence In Avian Photography. Please read the rules before posting your image.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

the beatrix says:

ahahahah-....this is incredible!!!!!!!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

borradodeleted [deleted] says:

Estupenda foto :-)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Madddy says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Double Beauty, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

¡arturii! says:

Very fun
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

nightboss54 says:

Seen in the QEMD "Finch" Group

lol ... funny
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Better Life2007 says:

nice shot, I like the story too . : )

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cutie Pie, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Chorizo in POA says:

Did you wash those ducks?? Somehow mine alway have a dirty beak!
Anyway, great picture. Well worth a decent hangover!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Donna Francé says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Two Feet Under, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

| Abdul Haseeb | [deleted] says:

beautiful shot!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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You are invited to post this great shot in the Let's Play Tag Group.

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

nigulat says:

omg no more parks no more zoos for me. Awesome, thank you!

Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

YorkshireTyker says:

I love this picture

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Brenda Anderson says:

Great Muscovy!
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