The Art of Quacking on One Leg [Contest Finalists October 2008]
Uploaded: October 01, 2008 00:07:25
I have uploaded a monotone version of this image last month and finally decided that its worth entering the colored version to kick off the month of October. As I write, the monotone version was fortunate to be given an Editor's Pick; but this version is more technically sound because I cropped it tighter to place the duck's eye, which is my focal point here, into the rule of thirds. I hope you'll like it; and goodluck to everyone for the month of October --- whether it be here in BP or in real life :) God bless everyone!!!
VR 70-200mm@200mm F/2.8 1/400s ISO 200
Manual Exposure Mode, Matrix Metering
Handheld, Cloned out the "unnecessaries", cropped placing the focal point into the 'thirds', adjusted contrast/brightness.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 25/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 01, 2008
THIS IMAGE IS EXCELLENT HERE.!!!KARU. #1008175
Maria Warren October 01, 2008
this is an awesome photo great job #6536167Ann Coates October 01, 2008
This is really beautiful. #6536248Christina N. Seuser October 01, 2008
Love this Ulysses!! Expression captured, color, detail and composition are all excellent! #6536261Michael Lynch October 01, 2008
Beautiful capture ! #6536304Karen Engelbreth October 01, 2008
This is wonderful, Ulysses! #6536315Mary K. Robison October 01, 2008
Gorgeous colors and superb details in this image, Ulysses! #6536382Michelle Alton October 01, 2008
It's brilliant, Ulysses. Exquisite. #6536602Dominick M. Dimacale October 01, 2008
Great animal image, love the details and tones noted, Ulysses.
Dominick #6536604
Sherry McClead October 01, 2008
Really gotta wonder what this guys is sqwaking about... it has to be something pretty intence don't ya think...Sherrybear :} #6537157
Lisa J. Boulden October 01, 2008
WINNER!#6537247
Bonnie C. Lackey October 01, 2008
Oh, this is great. Wonderful tones, clarity, comp and colors!!! #6537500Vicki L. Filippin October 01, 2008
I couldn't have said it better than Lisa did!M.Christine Duncan October 01, 2008
Wow UV... I may have to like this one even more than the B&W... great color and recomp job!!!! #6537786Kimi A. Phillips October 01, 2008
Beautiful work, UV! Perfect color selection!:) #6537856Ulysses A. Villamin October 01, 2008
Wow, I honestly didn't expect all these wonderful receptions! I am so glad that you enjoyed it, guys :) Thanks a lot!!! #6538011David Pratt October 01, 2008
A much more dynamic image in color UV! Great crop! #6538749Dawn M. Schneider October 01, 2008
WOW WOW WOW, YOUR COLOR, COMPOSITION, CLARITY PERFECT!!! what a fantastic job you did on this, if you dont win something I will be very dissapointed. #6539063Karen Kessler October 01, 2008
This really is cute AND FUNNY, UV! Great capture of this beautiful duck - and standing on one foot?! Wonderful! Love the coloring, too. The frame is just right! #6539067Debbie Price October 01, 2008
Beautiful photo. dp #6539147Christie R. Bielss October 01, 2008
A gorgeous and fantastic capture! Love the color! Really outstanding! #6540073Christine Lobsinger October 01, 2008
Hi UV... this duck says it all and so did you! What a wonderful job you did here... God Bless you too.Nancyj E. Hovey October 01, 2008
AWESOME - This photo speaks for itself - awesome 8o) #6540408Max Aureli October 01, 2008
Fantastic and great capture! Nice color, details and lights!!! :-) #6541020Jean Lechleiter October 01, 2008
A great capture - the subtle colours are super! #6541032Laura E. Swan October 01, 2008
Beautiful Bird Ulysses! Is he doing the EP dance? If he's not, give him a couple of weeks until the judges tag it!!! he will be then! -Laura #6541219Summer A. Kozisek October 01, 2008
Fantastic capture Ulysses, great details and colors! #6541309Liz blahh October 01, 2008
Beautifully captured! #6541416Karen E. Baumann October 02, 2008
The colors are so pretty, autmn at it best, and the expression is just great, BW or color! So nicely presented! #6543710Marisol Pastor October 02, 2008
This is outstanding Ulysses. The colors, the textures (love the feathers), comp and presentation (you chose the perfect colors for the background and frame) are fabulous. #6544730Christine Lobsinger October 08, 2008
Congrats on the EP UV... I am happy you got one, for this image is magnificant!!!Laura E. Swan October 08, 2008
SEE! I TOLD YOU!!! COOL! EP! -Laura #6570446Nancyj E. Hovey October 08, 2008
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP for this beautiful image. 8o) #6570614Debbie E. Payne November 10, 2008
How did I miss commenting on this one, Ulysses. I prefer the color version. This looks like fine art. You are so talented with animals and catch them in interesting "poses". Glad I was browsing through your amazing gallery. #6734596Lisa J. Boulden November 25, 2008
Big congratulations on this wonderful image!Jean Lechleiter November 25, 2008
No surprise here! Congratulations! #6806211Laura E. Swan November 25, 2008
Ahhhh! One of my very favorites of yours, Ulysses! I'm so glad! Wont that be great if it wins the big one? I want ALL of you to win the big one! :) So thrilled for you! -Laura #6806253Graham Robards November 25, 2008
Well done Ulysses, congratulations on your finalist , best of luck in the next round! ~Pat #6807399Mary K. Robison November 26, 2008
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Ulysses! I won't be surprised to see it in the next level up! #6808159Sherry McClead November 26, 2008
Congrats on the Finalist!!!Sherrybear :} #6808198
Dawn M. Schneider November 26, 2008
Yeah!!!!!! Congrats this one is so beautiful I knew they would not overlook it. #6809140Anne M. Young November 26, 2008
Agree with all the wonderful comments - congratulations! #6809383Aimee C. Eisaman November 26, 2008
I love everything about this one UV! So glad it got a finalist! :~) #6809757M.Christine Duncan November 26, 2008
UV!!!! You've done it yet again... perfection! Congrats once again my friend... it's going to the next round!!!! YAY! #6810070Sam Britt November 26, 2008
Congratulations on this finalist, Ulysses! #6810270Irene Colling November 26, 2008
Outstanding image Ulysses.Tiia Vissak November 26, 2008
Congratulations again! #6811009Michelle Alton November 26, 2008
Ullyses, this is a phenomenal photo!Christine Lobsinger November 26, 2008
Beautiful... Congrats...again..Usman M. Bajwa November 27, 2008
Congrats. UV on this wonderful Finalist. This is dipped in GOLD, just wait. GL.UB. #6814867
Karen Celella November 27, 2008
Congratulations on your spectacular finalist UV. #6815442Nancyj E. Hovey November 27, 2008
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your FINALIST AWARD!!!! 8o) #6815807Marisol Pastor November 28, 2008
Congratulations! #6820666Laura E. Swan July 17, 2011
I remember this image so well while we were in the Phello Photographers club.Nice to be in your gallery again tonight. You are so talented.
-Big Sister. :) #9537015
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