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by jude mcconkey

Uploaded 7 Jun 2008 — 352 favorites

© jude mcconkey

sometimes when I'm out looking for a photo for the newspaper it just comes to me. Not the technically best photo, but a damn funny one..

135 responses

Kevin Kabuki gave props (7 Jun 2008):
excellent capture. Right place, right time for sure.
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (7 Jun 2008):
Really great shot. Your timing was impeccable....What a riot!
Anne Mcginn gave props (7 Jun 2008):
this is great . hope the poor dear makes it...
Jason Platt gave props (8 Jun 2008):
duckling that can't fly yet not enough feathers but floats well...I name him BoB ;)
JoAnn Jurgens gave props (8 Jun 2008):
I agree with Warren..impeccable timing - love the title too
Debby Adler gave props (10 Jun 2008):
This rocks.
Roberto Ferraris said (11 Jun 2008):
Wow!!!
: )
Ray Chiarello gave props (14 Jun 2008):
Awesome shot.
jesse baker gave props (16 Jun 2008):
haha! cute moment! you're surely one of my favorite new finds!
herman vandecauter said (17 Jun 2008):
I am so sorry! I can't stop laughing when I look at it.
Chris Whitney said (22 Jun 2008):
Wonderful wildlife shot and very humorous.
Scott Eagle gave props (30 Jun 2008):
what a moment, GREAT capture, it remind me of the pig jumping off a wharf... anyone know that painting?
Josh Adams gave props (1 Jul 2008):
I love it.
Christopher Long gave props (1 Aug 2008):
Fantastic capture!
Will Mitchell said (26 Aug 2008):
leap of faith in action.
James Spicer said (28 Sep 2008):
Wow! You were in the right place at the right time!
jude mcconkey said (4 Oct 2008):
thanks to everyone who loves this photo. I think I laughed for an hour after seeing this, Jared..lol
James Leocadi gave props (5 Oct 2008):
this shot is just wonderful!
Scott Derryberry gave props (7 Oct 2008):
omg!!!
simone teixeira said (21 Oct 2008):
°º° awmmm - how cute! hahaha great shot!
James Walsh gave props (19 Nov 2008):
This is just a great photo. It should be published somewhere.
jude mcconkey said (19 Nov 2008):
thanks James... It was published in the newspaper I do photography for. People loved it.. it's just not sharp enough and it makes me sad..lol
Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe said (26 Nov 2008):
so funny.. ha ha. lol.. ha ha.. great shot! got a real laugh.. this is adorable!
Camil Seisanu gave props (2 Dec 2008):
wonderful for the 'the moment' theme ! excellent photo.
Dallas Pridgen gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Made me smile :)
Leslie Hunziker gave props (10 Dec 2008):
fantastic capture!
Amy said (10 Dec 2008):
ahh HAHA! that is too cute!
nathalie cheadle said (11 Dec 2008):
adorable!!
:) L P gave props (11 Dec 2008):
that is such an awesome catch! love this! what perfect timing!
Hayley Faulkner gave props (11 Dec 2008):
Excellent!
Regenia Brabham gave props (11 Dec 2008):
So cute!
Alice gave props (11 Dec 2008):
you really get the moment! amazing shot!
Bentzion Elisha gave props (11 Dec 2008):
cool!
Angelo Narciso gave props (11 Dec 2008):
adorable shot!
spin360 gave props (11 Dec 2008):
big big fav
Lynn H gave props (11 Dec 2008):
Outstanding!!
Kathryn Yue said (11 Dec 2008):
HOW ADORABLE!!!!! :D
Balaji Devaraju gave props (12 Dec 2008):
wow! lovely!
peggy gardner gave props (12 Dec 2008):
I love the one that's yelling "jummmmp" - my vote !
Chantal C. gave props (12 Dec 2008):
i love how all the other ducklings are just watching as one of their friends takes a leap, perfect timing!
Jane Kratochvil gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Brilliant.
Laura Boston-Thek gave props (12 Dec 2008):
OH this is fantastic!!
Lill-Veronica Skoglund said (12 Dec 2008):
Damn funny, indeed.
Maria Uribe gave props (12 Dec 2008):
oh god!! its so cute and funny!!! excellent capture!!
Bonnie Blanton (Deleted) gave props (12 Dec 2008):
wow, great catch, very smileworthy:)
Sterling Rector gave props (13 Dec 2008):
nice!
Beth Wode gave props (13 Dec 2008):
Wow, what a capture! I just love the other ducks expressions! classic!!!
KY M................ said (13 Dec 2008):
This is what I love about candid photography. This photograph is a perfect example of the moment. I would not worry about the technical aspects of this photo, you captured the spirit of the moment and that is what counts the most.
Liz Malone gave props (13 Dec 2008):
All kinds of awesome.
Sarah Terokowskie gave props (13 Dec 2008):
LOL great shot!
Leanna Lomanski gave props (14 Dec 2008):
Fantastic entry for the theme and wonderfully serendipitous capture!! I love it!
Amanda Rodriguez gave props (14 Dec 2008):
lmao tht is so cute looks like the rest of them are like go bro! u cn dooo ittt!
popester007 gave props (14 Dec 2008):
wow!!! great shot!
Taylor Roberts gave props (14 Dec 2008):
hahahahaha this is fantastic dude. Well done.
triciamary gave props (15 Dec 2008):
This is a fantastic catch! The next one in line looks like he's thinking "Hell - no!"
! ! ! Anice ! ! ! Bommerscheim gave props (16 Dec 2008):
birds of a feather fall together!! lol omg love it!!
Alexandra Zimmer said (16 Dec 2008):
w...o...w
Reggie Mateo gave props (17 Dec 2008):
Great moment!
Eric Greiff said (17 Dec 2008):
Perfect timing!
♥ Cairenn ♥ gave props (17 Dec 2008):
a Perfect Moment in Time!!
Terry Evans gave props (17 Dec 2008):
Just . . . wow!
Scott Sturgeon gave props (17 Dec 2008):
Terrific image. Excellent!
Alya Al Dhaheri gave props (18 Dec 2008):
LOOL! Oh my god so cuutee! that duck is like: "weeeee!!!"
Alicia Aguirre gave props (18 Dec 2008):
OMG! I absolutely love this photograph, its so awesome!
Michael Hansen gave props (19 Dec 2008):
Awesome moment!
Siyad Ma gave props (19 Dec 2008):
Hey! Who pushed me?? ... :)
Yasmina Baggili gave props (20 Dec 2008):
Excellent picture!
Michael Grace gave props (21 Dec 2008):
for some reason I thought of a scene from the movie '300' "They look thirsty" "Well, let's give them something to drink! To the cliffs!"
James Moorehouse said (23 Dec 2008):
Awesome photo....klove it and passed it on to many people....
Morgan Glier gave props (23 Dec 2008):
love it!
Denzil Jennings gave props (25 Dec 2008):
So cute!
travis dyer said (26 Dec 2008):
hahah i can't stop laughing
Justin Cothern gave props (28 Dec 2008):
Excellent capture. It almost looks like he fell lol.
Robert Carey gave props (29 Dec 2008):
...and a damn funny one it is. Love it!
Mark Rosenbaum gave props (29 Dec 2008):
Should be the winner.
Mark Zinke gave props (29 Dec 2008):
Funny!
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (30 Dec 2008):
I love it too!
Tim Hanley gave props (30 Dec 2008):
Awesome.
Alina Hahn gave props (30 Dec 2008):
I love this! Such great timing!
idban secandri gave props (30 Dec 2008):
amazing!
Lindsay gave props (3 Jan 2009):
this is funny, great capture!!
Laurie Search gave props (4 Jan 2009):
Awwww, this is soooo great!! What a catch!!
Patrick gave props (4 Jan 2009):
YOU'RE the one who took this awesome photo. It kept showing up on the front page, but disappeared before I could click on it.
Niky Sama said (4 Jan 2009):
beautiful!!!
Carly said (4 Jan 2009):
This is amazing. nothing better!
John Pepp gave props (8 Jan 2009):
Great Great Shot
Greg Adams gave props (8 Jan 2009):
Wow!!! This is Wonderful!!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (12 Jan 2009):
I think that it is a wonderful photo, with a super built in story!
Jennifer Chory said (12 Jan 2009):
Wow, What great timing!! Great Photo!
Linda Houghton gave props (13 Jan 2009):
Totally Awesome!
Colin Day gave props (13 Jan 2009):
Very cool picture. What New Paper do you shoot for?
Audrey St-Laurent gave props (13 Jan 2009):
So cool !!!
Ray Kenn gave props (16 Jan 2009):
Fantastic timing, WOW!
Yohana (Kinkajou) Ruiz Dávila gave props (21 Jan 2009):
wowwww!.... this is so funny,,, I LOVE THIS PICTURE, MAKES ME LAUGH, GREAT SHOT, GREAT CAPTURE, congratulations!!!!
linda woods gave props (22 Jan 2009):
OH MY GOSH. such a great shot. Hilarious.
Chance gave props (22 Jan 2009):
what a great catch!
Megan Lang gave props (26 Jan 2009):
absolutely amazing. i am seriously speechless.
PINAKI SARKAR gave props (26 Jan 2009):
right moment photo
Ragan said (28 Jan 2009):
It was Will, above, who said "Leap of faith in action" - I agree, that expresses it perfectly. Right place, right time, and you were prepared.
Etel Garateguy said (29 Jan 2009):
Haha, quite funny. Thanks for being there!
Sarah H. gave props (30 Jan 2009):
sweet!
Anne Mcginn gave props (30 Jan 2009):
I really adore this photo - what a perfect moment to capture, Jude. Got my vote comin' and goin'.
lisa anderson gave props (31 Jan 2009):
this is so great!
Chris Doe gave props (2 Feb 2009):
Great capture. Location, location, location. well done.
Laura Mikucionyte said (3 Feb 2009):
absolutely love it!!!
Chino Lemus said (7 Feb 2009):
love it
Haley Phillips said (7 Feb 2009):
i loooooovvvvvveeeee it!!!
Guy with a camera gave props (12 Feb 2009):
great timing!
William Garvey gave props (14 Feb 2009):
Very, very cool shot. Great shot!
KY M................ said (15 Feb 2009):
Jude...every time I see this image, I am just intrigued by the moment that was captured.....awesome shot...this is something that should be framed and hung up to admire again and again!
Amber Fette gave props (16 Feb 2009):
Amazing!
Sergey Grant gave props (17 Feb 2009):
Perfect shot!!!
Jill Pendley gave props (18 Feb 2009):
How cute! Love it!
Steve Hunter gave props (18 Feb 2009):
LOVE IT!
Dave Palazzolo gave props (20 Feb 2009):
Fantastic!
Ursha Majer said (22 Feb 2009):
aww this is sucha sweet shot:)
UP Artist said (24 Feb 2009):
I can see text to the side "Sometimes in life you just have to go for it!"
Gloria Childers gave props (24 Feb 2009):
I believe I can Fly. :-) excellent.
Gloria Childers said (24 Feb 2009):
And the Little Duckling closed his eyes and took a leap of FAITH. I think he had heard this song....
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x879b_r-kelly-i-believe-i-can-fly_music
Hicham Saad said (27 Feb 2009):
wonderful!!! great way to learn flying and swimming at the same time !
just amazing!
Skorupka Carlos N. gave props (27 Feb 2009):
Gorgeous capture. In my favorites
Tricia Bergland said (11 Mar 2009):
Hilarious
Vladan Djordjevic gave props (16 Mar 2009):
An amazing image!
Logan Elward gave props (19 Mar 2009):
Hahaha. This is cute. I love it!
c c gave props (20 Mar 2009):
love!
Willy Vendeville gave props (22 Mar 2009):
Very impacting shot !
Krzysztof B. gave props (27 Mar 2009):
great shot!!!
Kel Casey gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Great catch. You have to wonder--was he pushed??
Giovanni O. gave props (3 Apr 2009):
fantastic! the best picture I've seen this week
Ivan Meade said (10 Apr 2009):
Simply Awesome. Thanks for sharing..
Paige said (14 Apr 2009):
Love pictures like this! Just a moment in time!
Jerrica Aldridge gave props (22 Apr 2009):
Wonderful shot!! And simply adorable!!!!!
Ashley Garcia said (24 Apr 2009):
OMG! *cuddles* X3
Francois Richard gave props (10 Jul 2009):
wow
Maria MacLellan said (3 Sep 2009):
Chuckle!

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