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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Walking Stick

When I saw a walking stick duck walking this morning, I knew that it was, the topic of my next post.

I pulled my camera out, but tried in vain to locate its eye, a window to the soul, each of its body parts was colored so identically, yet I believed I did take a few quick and intelligent guess shots.


It eye is only a tiny black dot in the monitor screen, but big enough to show the nervousness. It never seems to enjoy living in the "media" spotlight. 


I wonder how it manages to learn that in a short life span of about one to two years.

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48 comments:

  1. SharkbytesSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    How interesting that you have walking sticks too. There must be species of them worldwide. I think they are awesome!

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  2. LighthousegalSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    There are two insect critters that I do not like and cringe when I see them. Walking Sticks and Praying Mantis. I go FAR, FAR, out of their way and avoid them. Once I had a Praying Mantis get on my car I was in a panic as to how I was going to get in my car. Finally I got a broom and knocked it off. Gives me chills just thinking about it.
    But, you did get some good pictures of that thing.
    Thanks for stopping by my Blog!!

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  3. GeorgeSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Your reputation must be well known on the mountain since the walking stick has learned about the media spotlight. Your first photo is amazing.

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  4. Icy BCSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Wow..great spotting on those walking sticks, Mr. Rainfield! You're a wise man of the jungle..

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  5. CloudySeptember 6, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Die haben eine gute Tarnung...

    Servus
    CL

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  6. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    We have these in Indiana, USA, too!
    They are fascinating...
    and always unexpected...
    startling when I see one!

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  7. TexWisGirlSeptember 7, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    they are fascinating creatures. :)

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  8. Secondary RoadsSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    He is an interesting and unique character. We have them here too, and enjoy watching them.

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  9. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 7, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Oh I love walking sticks you always have me wondering. I love the way you think. B

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  10. Gail DixonSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Nature is so amazing! When I was a child these things would terrify me, but now with my camera I'd be chasing it all over the place. Great shots!

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  11. JulianaSeptember 7, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Wow! so new and unbelievable for me!
    wonder of nature! tnx for sharing!

    xoxo, Juliana
    [pjhappies.blogspot.com]

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  12. betchaiSeptember 7, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    oh wow wow wow, see those eyes, very vivid despite it is so small, great shot Rainfield of another great find.

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  13. de engineurSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Can't see its eyes though, I think I'll need to get hold of it to see it. I saw this on our door the other day and the only thing that prevent me from holding it with my bare hands was the suspicion that it would excrete some kind of poison. I used tissue and removed it.

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  14. Diane AZSeptember 7, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Amazing how you could notice the walking stick when it blends in so well! I wonder what kind of critters I've missed...

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  15. Betty ManousosSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    wow, those are amazing creatures!
    what a great find!

    lovely shots, your photos are always worth the look.

    have a great weekend!

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  16. carol l mckennaSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Great photos but not clear about 'walking sticks' ~ will do some research ~ enjoy the weekend ~ (A Creative Harbor)

    thanks for coming by ~ love to 'see you' ~ ^_^

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  17. Magia da InêsSeptember 8, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    彡♡` Olá, amigo!

    Foto perfeita!

    Linda noite!
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil ♡彡.
    ¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮

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  18. eileeninmdSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    The walking stick are neat critters. They blend in so well. Great eye and wonderful photos. Have a wonderful weekend, Rainfield.

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  19. PatSeptember 8, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    I love those. You did a very good job spotting this one.

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 8, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    They're hard to spot, but I am always delighted when I see them -- or their cousins the Praying Mantis. Thanks for sharing yours -- it's been a while since I've seen one in real life. Instinct works pretty well for most insects doesn't it? Perhaps we two-legged creatures should rely on it more often!

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  21. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahSeptember 8, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    could have fooled me, amazing observation ! cool taken !~

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  22. MinorSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    It looks like a autumn leaf. Nice shots! I sometimes see these kind insects in our country too.

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  23. NancySeptember 8, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Such an interesting insect. Great capture, my friend.

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  24. CameraCruiseSeptember 9, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Wow, how fascinating they are.
    I've heard of them, but never seen them.
    Hope you're having a great weekend.
    Mette

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Great photos and what a great eye you have to see him - he would have been completely hidden from me.

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  26. wennSeptember 9, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    great shot!

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  27. Gemma AnnSeptember 9, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    so this is called a Walking Stick..hahaha pardon this ignoramus now I learnt something today. Outstanding capture.

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  28. Rosemary AubutSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Great and unusual capture!

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  29. DanielleSeptember 9, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    It is amazing that you even saw this!!! What a great capture of a very unusual and intriguing subject.

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  30. ArtiSeptember 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    You have an amazing way of presenting things! Haha, media spotlight!! Loved the shots, its really pretty.
    Have a Happy Sunday :)

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  31. BritaSeptember 10, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    Your text is deep, your photos tell of decay. Your photos are always well composed and have aaltid a soul and a story, even without the text, which I do not always understand. / Brita

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  32. FriedaSeptember 10, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    These are amazing creatures (perfect camouflage!). It's too bad that they don't enjoy the spotlight :)

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  33. Kerri FarleySeptember 10, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I'm sure we have walking sticks here - but I've never seen one. They are VERY cool creatures!!

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  34. CherylSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Maybe it's happier living out of the spotlight. It's more peaceful there.

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  35. ReenaSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    They are always so hard to spot. Great captures!

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  36. •°°• IcyBC •°°•September 10, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Oh these are amazing photos of the walking stick! You have good eyes to spot it.

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  37. DeborahSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    fantastic photos!

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  38. Rick (Ratty)September 12, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I love walking sticks. I've only ever seen one myself, but I was fascinated.

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  39. MalarSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Thats's cute insect! I use to see them in my kampung last time but now no more.....
    Anyway do you receive any malware warning when go to my blog? I don't knw why.....but no danger actually since I try using another acc to enter...strange....

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  40. CherrySeptember 12, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    it takes a watchful eye to see that critter!

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  41. ZielonaMilaSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Fantastic photographs, unusual observation. I am greeting

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  42. EG CameraGirlSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Great shot illustrating camouflage!

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  43. AVCr8teurSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    It is one of the most unusual critters in nature. If it closes its eyes, it is truly a stick.

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  44. AminSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Hello! Very beautiful photos!

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  45. Malay-Kadazan girlSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Remind me of my childhood this small critters. Nostalgic.

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  46. RNSANESeptember 15, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Goodness, it certainly has great camouflage! I would have missed it entirely.

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  47. Emm in LondonSeptember 18, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    Wow, it is a long time since I have seen a stick insect! I usually only see them in South Africa. Well done on spotting it!

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  48. JanaSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    wow, how verey incredible and interesting, I have never spotted them here in Europe! thanks for showing them to me:-) happy weekend!

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