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I Capture The Unexpected Friendship Between My Dog And My Duck On Film (25 Pics)
My name is Natacha and I am an 18 years old amateur photographer living on a farm in Southern France. I love to combine my two main passions - animals and photography - in one.
My newest photography series is about the friendship between my dog and my duck. Vendetta, the dog, is an old German Shepherd female. And Lemony is an Indian Runner Duck.
Vendetta is such a sweet and friendly dog with everyone and every animal that when Lemony arrived in our home as a duckling in June 2018, I hadn't any apprehension of putting them together. To my surprise, Lemony was absolutely not afraid and started to follow Vendetta everywhere.
Vendetta is completely in love with water so naturally, I began to take Lemony together with us to the lake, and then even to the woods and the city.
It's really important for me to show this special bond because I truly hope that this will help people to see ducks in a different way - not only as "foie gras" or something but as the sensitive animals they are.
Still, I've got a lot of projects and shooting ideas with them but here are some shots that I wish you to show. I hope you will enjoy them!
Update: I have to say that the reactions on my first post really touched my heart. As I didn’t know that it could make people happier this way (guess I was expecting more reactions like: “Ok, cool. A duck and a dog. Now let us fight about politics”). So, thank you so much from the heart!
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Cuddling time in the bed
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After a swim at the lake, watching the sun goes down
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#6
Sure, not a good photo, but still the first I took of these two cuties
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Brigitta Swart 7 years ago
It is a beautiful photo, you captured the very essence of their relationship
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Petra Pákozdy 7 years ago
I am in love with these pictures! Sooooo beautiful and cute. You are very skilled. Keep on going and make the world a happy place. THANK YOU!
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Snuggle Bee 7 years ago
So beautiful, thank you for sharing your photos. They made me smile in my heart.
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Monty Is Fiennes 7 years ago
My god that pup has got such a soft, gentle face......such a lovely story....
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Monika Soffronow 7 years ago
So the whiteish pidgeon from that other photo is actually part of the gang. It makes it even more obvious that the duck and the dog match each other perfectly, well, apart from a few anatomical differences ...
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Shooting photo with my little sister
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Deena Petrick 7 years ago
Wonderful photo! Your animals are beautiful and you are quite talented. Keep shooting - you could become a pro. ❤️
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During a trip in Netherlands.
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Monika Soffronow 7 years ago
I can fly, too, if I want to! At the very least the distance between bench and ground.
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Marta Puig 7 years ago
such gentle companionship...more than that, you said it at the beginning soulmates
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At the medieval castle.
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My Paradise.
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NanZ 7 years ago
They were meant to be together. Such unlikely friends that were born to be together. The duck blends in so well with it's colors. Truly beautiful!
Natacha (Submission author) 7 years ago
Completely ! This is such a blessing to be the witness of this beautiful friendship 🤗
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After their daily walk to the river, always tired.
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Pilgrim and Grisella, few days after their arrival.
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The whole family at the lake.
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Christina Uhlir 7 years ago
Thank you so much Natacha. Human beings have a lot to learn from animals. "All beings seek for happiness; so let your compassion extend itself to all." - Mahavamsa
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Don Flynn 7 years ago
It's awesome that these two animals can ignore their differences and be friends... it's very sad that there's a lot of people who can't
Kesyra 7 years ago
What a gorgeous Old GSD! Also I just now learned there are black ducks and I'm in love.
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago (edited)
Thanks for her 😍 Yes, there is a huge panel of colors in ducks !
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Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
This is such a sweet series, and a welcome break from politics. I'd love to see an update on these two!
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Aww ❤️ I promise that I'll come back with new photos !
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Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
I'm not objective anymore, but I think so too 😄😍
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Aunt Messy 7 years ago
That’s a classic example of a duck doing what ducks (and any other waterfowl) do. He imprinted on the dog when he was tiny and as far as the duck is concerned, the dog is Mom. It’s hilarious to watch. A bunch of geese once imprinted on my father. He had to walk them to the beaver dam (we had one on the farm) in the morning for their swim and then back to the yard for the day. It was hilarious watching this 6 foot + man with a dozen tiny goslings struggling through the grass to follow him.
Nikki D 7 years ago
Awww, nothing better than a man with a soft spot for animals.
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Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Thanks for her :) She is, more precisely an Old GSD : they've got a straight back, long coat, and comes from the old lines of the ex-Deutsche Demokratische Republik
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Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
It's reassuring to see how much love is out there. All we have to do is look up. Thank you for looking up for us. Lovely and sweet images.
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
So true ! I'm completely blessed ❤️ Thank you so much !
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Natasha Forchione 7 years ago (edited)
Love the tender moments that were captured, their love is real...awww...
Iris Engler 7 years ago
Fantastic pictures of adorable friends. They made me smile. Thanks a lot for sharing
Albert Ambrosia 7 years ago
Young lady you are on the road to fame. My Saint Bernards loved our chickens and ducks and the Canadian Geese, and no not eating them. I had several giant parrots (red macaws, blue and gold mccawds, hyacinth, conures, and they would call to the Saint Bernards who would come and they would hop on their heads and walk to the dogs back and the dog would take them daily on tours from the basement to the 2nd floor and then back to their bird room (yes a 150 sq ft bedroom just for the birds....
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Aww ❤️ Wow, amazing ! My sister is passionated about parrots (she has got several macaws, she's got differents species of conures and hyacinth is just her biggest dream ever !)
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John Sampson 7 years ago
Perfect relationship. The dogs must have such a great disposition! And the duck knows it and is completely happy and confident!
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Yes, that's right : Vendetta is just kindness and sweetness with every animal (and people ! 😄)
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Pavel 7 years ago
Sorry I re-read it, but still looks like a 100% Bohemian Shepherd. Funny :)
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Elizabeth 7 years ago
Am I the only one envious of the life these 2 animals have? They are both beautiful!
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Haha ! Since I live in a farm, it happens sometimes that parents can't take care of their babies, or that there is a hurted one, I must take care of. So they are raised as "pet" ^^
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Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Ducks will imprint on just about any other living creature - if they're exposed to them within 24 hours of hatching.
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Sure, but Lemony was quite more old, about one week old :)
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HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 7 years ago (edited)
Natacha, your pics and your family are truly wonderful, they have made me smile a lot.
Bluebell Rizzi 7 years ago
Best post I've seen on here in so long! I love this! You have a wonderful family ^ ^
wacky jack 100 7 years ago
How do you get your runner duck to do this mine literally quacks at my dogs and chase them
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
She went as a baby, that's why she sees Vendetta as a part of the pack 😊
Load More Replies... Don Flynn 7 years ago
It's awesome that these two animals can ignore their differences and be friends... it's very sad that there's a lot of people who can't
Kesyra 7 years ago
What a gorgeous Old GSD! Also I just now learned there are black ducks and I'm in love.
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago (edited)
Thanks for her 😍 Yes, there is a huge panel of colors in ducks !
Load More Replies... Bobbi Newell 7 years ago
This is such a sweet series, and a welcome break from politics. I'd love to see an update on these two!
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Aww ❤️ I promise that I'll come back with new photos !
Load More Replies... Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
I'm not objective anymore, but I think so too 😄😍
Load More Replies... Aunt Messy 7 years ago
That’s a classic example of a duck doing what ducks (and any other waterfowl) do. He imprinted on the dog when he was tiny and as far as the duck is concerned, the dog is Mom. It’s hilarious to watch. A bunch of geese once imprinted on my father. He had to walk them to the beaver dam (we had one on the farm) in the morning for their swim and then back to the yard for the day. It was hilarious watching this 6 foot + man with a dozen tiny goslings struggling through the grass to follow him.
Nikki D 7 years ago
Awww, nothing better than a man with a soft spot for animals.
Load More Replies... Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Thanks for her :) She is, more precisely an Old GSD : they've got a straight back, long coat, and comes from the old lines of the ex-Deutsche Demokratische Republik
Load More Replies... Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
It's reassuring to see how much love is out there. All we have to do is look up. Thank you for looking up for us. Lovely and sweet images.
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
So true ! I'm completely blessed ❤️ Thank you so much !
Load More Replies... Natasha Forchione 7 years ago (edited)
Love the tender moments that were captured, their love is real...awww...
Iris Engler 7 years ago
Fantastic pictures of adorable friends. They made me smile. Thanks a lot for sharing
Albert Ambrosia 7 years ago
Young lady you are on the road to fame. My Saint Bernards loved our chickens and ducks and the Canadian Geese, and no not eating them. I had several giant parrots (red macaws, blue and gold mccawds, hyacinth, conures, and they would call to the Saint Bernards who would come and they would hop on their heads and walk to the dogs back and the dog would take them daily on tours from the basement to the 2nd floor and then back to their bird room (yes a 150 sq ft bedroom just for the birds....
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Aww ❤️ Wow, amazing ! My sister is passionated about parrots (she has got several macaws, she's got differents species of conures and hyacinth is just her biggest dream ever !)
Load More Replies... John Sampson 7 years ago
Perfect relationship. The dogs must have such a great disposition! And the duck knows it and is completely happy and confident!
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Yes, that's right : Vendetta is just kindness and sweetness with every animal (and people ! 😄)
Load More Replies... Pavel 7 years ago
Sorry I re-read it, but still looks like a 100% Bohemian Shepherd. Funny :)
Load More Replies... Elizabeth 7 years ago
Am I the only one envious of the life these 2 animals have? They are both beautiful!
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Haha ! Since I live in a farm, it happens sometimes that parents can't take care of their babies, or that there is a hurted one, I must take care of. So they are raised as "pet" ^^
Load More Replies... Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Ducks will imprint on just about any other living creature - if they're exposed to them within 24 hours of hatching.
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
Sure, but Lemony was quite more old, about one week old :)
Load More Replies... HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 7 years ago (edited)
Natacha, your pics and your family are truly wonderful, they have made me smile a lot.
Bluebell Rizzi 7 years ago
Best post I've seen on here in so long! I love this! You have a wonderful family ^ ^
wacky jack 100 7 years ago
How do you get your runner duck to do this mine literally quacks at my dogs and chase them
Natacha (Post author) 7 years ago
She went as a baby, that's why she sees Vendetta as a part of the pack 😊
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