what the duck is a clever and insightful look into the world of “anyphotographer” (yes, i meant to write it that way). one that arrived in my rss reader this week has inspired to retrieve and share some of my all-time personal favourites here. these simple comic strips artfully describe in approximately 3 frames certain common frustrations that almost every photographer can relate to – and all other humans get to point and laugh, so it’s win/win!

“never work with children or animals” was famously coined by WC Fields… that law still holds true today, for all but the most patient saints (and the feeble-minded):

this next “compliment” will be familiar to many photographers and others… a variation on the retort below is to invite yourself to a tasty meal at their home, and, after you have eaten your fill, comment on the obvious quality of their mixing bowls:

this is what we all wish we’d thought of doing when yet another person comes up and asks us to hand over portions of our livelihood for free:

actually, i am not an abstract photographer – but i believe frustration is a universally understood quality:

something a little more topical:

come on, admit it – you didn’t read the middle panel either!

warning: uncontrollable cringing and chronic eye tics may occur in anyone who has ever put themselves and their equipment through this experience:

to browse the entire collection at your own pace or purchase wtd merchandise, visit what the duck online