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The Art of Quacking on One Leg

© Ulysses A. Villamin

The Art of Quacking on One Leg

Uploaded: October 01, 2008 00:07:25

Description

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

Comments

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 01, 2008

THIS IMAGE IS EXCELLENT HERE.!!!

KARU. #1008175

Maria Warren level-classic October 01, 2008

this is an awesome photo great job #6536167

Ann Coates level-classic October 01, 2008

This is really beautiful. #6536248

Christina N. Seuser October 01, 2008

Love this Ulysses!! Expression captured, color, detail and composition are all excellent! #6536261

Michael Lynch October 01, 2008

Beautiful capture ! #6536304

Karen Engelbreth October 01, 2008

This is wonderful, Ulysses! #6536315

Mary K. Robison October 01, 2008

Gorgeous colors and superb details in this image, Ulysses! #6536382

Michelle Alton October 01, 2008

It's brilliant, Ulysses. Exquisite. #6536602

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict 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 level-classic October 01, 2008

WINNER!
(IMHO, anyway)
Love the whimsical nature and title.
Technically fabulous.
The colors are sublime!
Wonderful crisp, clarity!
Love it, Ulysses!
Big smiles, Lisa♥

#6537247

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic October 01, 2008

Oh, this is great. Wonderful tones, clarity, comp and colors!!! #6537500

Vicki L. Filippin October 01, 2008

I couldn't have said it better than Lisa did!
This is AWESOME, U!! #6537527

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!!!! #6537786

Kimi A. Phillips October 01, 2008

Beautiful work, UV! Perfect color selection!:) #6537856

Ulysses 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!!! #6538011

David Pratt October 01, 2008

A much more dynamic image in color UV! Great crop! #6538749

Dawn 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. #6539063

Karen 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! #6539067

Debbie Price October 01, 2008

Beautiful photo. dp #6539147

Christie R. Bielss October 01, 2008

A gorgeous and fantastic capture! Love the color! Really outstanding! #6540073

Christine Lobsinger level-classic 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.
Have a great night.
Christine
SWM #6540085

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 01, 2008

AWESOME - This photo speaks for itself - awesome 8o) #6540408

Max Aureli October 01, 2008

Fantastic and great capture! Nice color, details and lights!!! :-) #6541020

Jean Lechleiter October 01, 2008

A great capture - the subtle colours are super! #6541032

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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 #6541219

Summer A. Kozisek October 01, 2008

Fantastic capture Ulysses, great details and colors! #6541309

Liz blahh October 01, 2008

Beautifully captured! #6541416

Karen 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! #6543710

Marisol 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. #6544730

October 08, 2008

congrats on the EP. I really enjoy the picture! #6569801

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 08, 2008

Congrats on the EP UV... I am happy you got one, for this image is magnificant!!!
Christine
Smiling... #6569973

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 08, 2008

SEE! I TOLD YOU!!! COOL! EP! -Laura #6570446

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic 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) #6570614

Debbie 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. #6734596

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 25, 2008

Big congratulations on this wonderful image!
Knew we'd see it again!
~Lisa #6806189

Jean Lechleiter November 25, 2008

No surprise here! Congratulations! #6806211

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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 #6806253

Graham Robards November 25, 2008

Well done Ulysses, congratulations on your finalist , best of luck in the next round! ~Pat #6807399

Mary K. Robison November 26, 2008

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Ulysses! I won't be surprised to see it in the next level up! #6808159

Sherry 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. #6809140

Anne M. Young level-addict November 26, 2008

Agree with all the wonderful comments - congratulations! #6809383

Aimee C. Eisaman November 26, 2008

I love everything about this one UV! So glad it got a finalist! :~) #6809757

M.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! #6810070

Sam Britt November 26, 2008

Congratulations on this finalist, Ulysses! #6810270

Irene Colling level-classic November 26, 2008

Outstanding image Ulysses.
Congratulations on the EP. #6810427

Tiia Vissak November 26, 2008

Congratulations again! #6811009

Michelle Alton November 26, 2008

Ullyses, this is a phenomenal photo!
Congratulations! #6811512

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 26, 2008

Beautiful... Congrats...again..
Christine
SMiling #6812028

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic 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. #6815442

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 27, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your FINALIST AWARD!!!! 8o) #6815807

Marisol Pastor November 28, 2008

Congratulations! #6820666

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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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