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Looks like you have eliminated camera shake from the equation. Now the focus is just a bit soft in the foreground due to a short depth of field. My guess is you've got a point and shoot? Assuming...

Those are quite a few ducks.

Regarding the photos, my two guesses are that the shot is out of focus or you are moving the camera too much while the shutter is open. If it's an autofocus only...