"On Golden Pond" [Contest Finalists November 2008]
Uploaded: November 10, 2008 13:57:59
1/125, f 4.8, 135 mm, ISO 200
I was mostly enamored with the water which was reflecting the fall color of a Sycamore tree. I had to dodge the face of this poor duck to at least bring out his eye. Don't be shy I'll entertain any and all suggestions!
Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70
Monica Mermoz November 10, 2008
This is wonderful, Courtenay! The water color is fantastic, and the duck has excellent detail. You've also done a great job dodging the duck face. #1032954Melissa G. Meiselman November 10, 2008
Wonderful capture of this beautiful duck floating on that stunning golden pond, Courtenay!!! #6735799Tammy M. Anderson November 10, 2008
Beautiful image, Courtenay. Love the golden water and details on the duck. #6735826Michael McCook November 10, 2008
Stunning, absolutely stunning! What a wonderful capture with great colors and detail. The little ripple adds that special something. #6735845Sandra K. StJohn November 10, 2008
Excellent image Courtenay. The golden water is beautiful and the duck is impressive. #6736019Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008
Thank you all so much, Melissa, Tammy, Michael and Sandra! I am so flattered to see some new names, thank you for stopping by! #6736166Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008
Oh gosh Monica I didn't mean to leave you out! Thank you so much for being the first to comment! I really appreciate your continued support! #6736225Nancyj E. Hovey November 10, 2008
WOW what a beautiful shot, Courtenay... liquid gold - awesome. Another winner in my book. 8o) #6736227Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008
Thank you Nancy! That would have been a great title! I may have to start consulting with you! LOL! #6736233Shelly A. Van Camp November 10, 2008
Pretty! #6736310Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008
Thank you so much Shelly! #6736383Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 10, 2008
Amazing color Courtenay, Fantastic and beautful capture! #6736418Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008
Thank you so much Peaches! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and your supportive comments! #6736433Sam Britt November 10, 2008
Great color & composition, beautiful image, Courtenay. #6736495Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008
Many thanks Sam! I appreciate your support! #6736506Joseph J. Anderson November 10, 2008
Great photo I like the colors. Great duck photo #6736584A P November 10, 2008
It looks perfect what are you talking about. Gorgeous Courtenay. Golden tones, duck clarity and details outstanding and a perfect reflection. Winner! #6736820Michael G. Marshall November 10, 2008
Beautiful image Courtenay! Terrific capture! Michael #6736947Max Aureli November 10, 2008
Amazing color, Courtenay!!! Original... this golden duck!!! Great idea and work in here!Thanks for the H-BD, Courtenay.
Max
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Sharon Sawyer November 10, 2008
Love the title, Courtenay. Great clarity and composition plus you did an awesome job of dodging the duck's face!!!! You go girl :) #6737074Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 10, 2008
Gorgeous water and wonderful work on the duck with fantastic details, Courtenay!!!!! ♫ k #6737128Usman M. Bajwa November 10, 2008
Lovely fall reflections and the title is just perfect, Courtenay.UB. #6737152
ROLAN NARMAN November 10, 2008
Courtenay this duck is beautiful! Colors are wonderful! You've done an excellent job! Now I'm going to see that movie again! "LOL!" #6737411Deb Koskovich November 11, 2008
I think you did a great job, Courtenay. Who would have known you had to fudge him a bit? #6738431Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008
Wow! Good Morning, and thank you ALL for your wonderful comments! I was hesitant about posting him, but I couldn't resist the water. Thank you, Joseph, Ann, Michael, Max (you're welcome!), Sharon, Kitty, Usman, Rolan (one of my favorite movies!) and Deb! #6738563Mike Clime November 11, 2008
Beautiful capture, especially with that golden water, Courtenay! #6738746Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008
Thank you MIke! Have a wonderful day! #6738785Jessica Jenney November 11, 2008
Beautiful capture of fall color reflected in the water! Amazing detail and lighting, Courtenay! #6738790Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008
Many thanks Jessica! The water had me at 'hello'! #6738803Keith Butler November 11, 2008
Fantastic image Courtenay! nice find #6738885Sherran Andersen November 11, 2008
Wonderful colours Courtenay. Sherran #6740524Candice C. Calhoun November 11, 2008
Marvelous post work on this fantastic photo!ccc #6740763
Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008
Thank you so much Keith, Sherran and Candice! Your comments mean a lot to me! #6740861Lorna Shutter November 12, 2008
This is a fantastic image, Courtenay! It will definitely get an EFP! The colours are brilliant and the clarity outstanding! The swirls in the water are gorgeous! You can even see his webbed foot below the surface! Great capture! :) #6746857Courtenay Vanderbilt November 12, 2008
Thank you my friend! It's nice to see you 'stalking' around! #6746876Colleen Farrell November 12, 2008
I don't see how you could have improved on this, Courtenay! That golden color is awesome, and there is wonderful color and detail in the duck's feathers as well. Great capture! #6747746KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 12, 2008
THIS IMAGE IS VERY BEAUTIFUL HERE.
KARU. #6747798
Courtenay Vanderbilt November 13, 2008
Thank you so much Colleen! This is such a great place to learn!Karu, thank you too for your lovely comment! #6748969
Nancyj E. Hovey November 13, 2008
HEY Courtenay...Courtenay Vanderbilt November 13, 2008
Thank you dear girl! It's rainy here today (YEA) so I won't be headed to the arboretum today. :-( #6749201Dave Ombrello November 13, 2008
I totally love the golden hue of the bg and how it compliments the green in the duck Courtenay, excellent image. #6751800Courtenay Vanderbilt November 13, 2008
Many thanks Dave! I appreciate your kind comments. #6751808MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 16, 2008
Wow CourtenayCourtenay Vanderbilt November 16, 2008
Hi Melodie! Thank you very much! LOL, yes it does look like liquid gold! Unfortunately the moment has passed as most of our leaves are falling fast now! #6762437Wm Nosal November 17, 2008
WOW! Great colour, Great shot! #6766685Courtenay Vanderbilt November 17, 2008
Many thanks Wayne! Your support means a lot! #6766875Tommy E. Burgess November 21, 2008
Gorgeous Courtenay!! Wonderful job of bring out the detail around the eye. It looks terrific. #6787046Courtenay Vanderbilt November 21, 2008
Thank you so much Tommy! LOL, AnnP and I are on the phone right now playing with more of those duck pics with the gold background! What a coincidence!!!#6787057
Lorna Shutter November 24, 2008
Wow! The judges are really busy tonight! Congratulations on another well-deserved EFP, Courtenay!!!!! :) #6800094Nancyj E. Hovey November 25, 2008
Caboose again....was out looking at the 1,000,000 Holiday lights in St Augustine... wow.C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP... 8o) #6801148
Courtenay Vanderbilt November 25, 2008
No worries Nancy, it is I that is the caboose b/c I didn't even know about this one! Thank you Lorna for being the engine twice! Hope you are BOTH having fun! #6801244Keith Butler November 26, 2008
Congrats on the EFP Courtenay! wtg #6808392Courtenay Vanderbilt November 26, 2008
Many thanks Keith! #6809364Nancyj E. Hovey December 21, 2008
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SA P December 21, 2008
CONGRATUALTIONS Courtenay on this wonderful finalist. You know I loved this one sweetie #6921920ROLAN NARMAN December 21, 2008
Congrats on this masterpiece finalist Courtenay! Best luck in the next round! #6922191Usman M. Bajwa December 22, 2008
I am so glad to see this again. Congratulations on this wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round.UB. #6923834
Jessica Jenney December 22, 2008
COngratulations, Courtenay on a fantastic finalist! #6925099Vladan D. Djordjevic December 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist!#6926221
Max Aureli December 22, 2008
Congratulations on your beautiful golden duck Finalist, Court!!!!! :-))))) #6926554Mitch Spence December 22, 2008
Congratulations to you, Courtenay, on your lovely finalist. #6927298Joan Powell December 22, 2008
congrats on this beauty #6929337Courtenay Vanderbilt December 22, 2008
Thank you all for your lovely congrats! It really means a lot to me! #6929614Colleen Farrell December 22, 2008
WTG again, Courtenay! Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #6930280Sam Britt December 22, 2008
Congratulations again, Courtenay! #6930878Courtenay Vanderbilt December 23, 2008
Thank you Colleen and Sam! I appreciate your comments! #6933175Sharon Sawyer December 23, 2008
Congratulations, Courtenay, on your well deserved finalists!!! I am sooooooooooooo happy for you. You're on a roll.... keep it going :) We're rolling snowballs here... been snowing for a week and we never get snow. LOL #6934766Courtenay Vanderbilt December 23, 2008
Enjoy your short-lived snow Sharon..a white Christmas for you! Thank you very much! #6934877Courtenay Vanderbilt December 27, 2008
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