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The Art of Quacking in One Foot


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   The Art of Quacking on One Leg
The Art of Quacking on One Leg
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.

Ulysses A. Villamin

 
 
 

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S.
 

THIS IMAGE IS EXCELLENT HERE.!!!

KARU.


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October 01, 2008

 
- Maria Warren

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  this is an awesome photo great job


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October 01, 2008

 
- Ann Coates

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  This is really beautiful.


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October 01, 2008

 

Christina N. Seuser
  Love this Ulysses!! Expression captured, color, detail and composition are all excellent!


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October 01, 2008

 

Michael Lynch
  Beautiful capture !


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October 01, 2008

 

Karen Engelbreth
  This is wonderful, Ulysses!


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October 01, 2008

 

Mary K. Robison
  Gorgeous colors and superb details in this image, Ulysses!


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October 01, 2008

 

Michelle Alton
  It's brilliant, Ulysses. Exquisite.


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October 01, 2008

 
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  Great animal image, love the details and tones noted, Ulysses.


Dominick


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October 01, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Really gotta wonder what this guys is sqwaking about... it has to be something pretty intence don't ya think...

Sherrybear :}


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October 01, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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


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October 01, 2008

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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


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October 01, 2008

 

Vicki L. Filippin
  I couldn't have said it better than Lisa did!
This is AWESOME, U!!


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October 01, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  Wow UV... I may have to like this one even more than the B&W... great color and recomp job!!!!


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October 01, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  Beautiful work, UV! Perfect color selection!:)


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October 01, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Wow, I honestly didn't expect all these wonderful receptions! I am so glad that you enjoyed it, guys :) Thanks a lot!!!


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October 01, 2008

 

David Pratt
  A much more dynamic image in color UV! Great crop!


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October 01, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  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.


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October 01, 2008

 

Karen Kessler
  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!


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October 01, 2008

 

Debbie Price
  Beautiful photo. dp


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October 01, 2008

 

Christie R. Bielss
  A gorgeous and fantastic capture! Love the color! Really outstanding!


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October 01, 2008

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  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


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October 01, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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October 01, 2008

 

Max Aureli
  Fantastic and great capture! Nice color, details and lights!!! :-)


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October 01, 2008

 

Jean Lechleiter
  A great capture - the subtle colours are super!


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October 01, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  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


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October 01, 2008

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Fantastic capture Ulysses, great details and colors!


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October 01, 2008

 

Liz blahh
  Beautifully captured!


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October 01, 2008

 

Karen E. Baumann
  The colors are so pretty, autmn at it best, and the expression is just great, BW or color! So nicely presented!


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October 02, 2008

 

Marisol Pastor
  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.


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October 02, 2008

 

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  congrats on the EP. I really enjoy the picture!


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October 08, 2008

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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


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October 08, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  SEE! I TOLD YOU!!! COOL! EP! -Laura


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October 08, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP for this beautiful image. 8o)


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October 08, 2008

 

Debbie E. Payne
  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.


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November 10, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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


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November 25, 2008

 

Jean Lechleiter
  No surprise here! Congratulations!


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November 25, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  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


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November 25, 2008

 

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


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November 25, 2008

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Ulysses! I won't be surprised to see it in the next level up!


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November 26, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Congrats on the Finalist!!!

Sherrybear :}


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November 26, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  Yeah!!!!!! Congrats this one is so beautiful I knew they would not overlook it.


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November 26, 2008

 
anneyoungphotography.com - Anne M. Young

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  Agree with all the wonderful comments - congratulations!


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November 26, 2008

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  I love everything about this one UV! So glad it got a finalist! :~)


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November 26, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  UV!!!! You've done it yet again... perfection! Congrats once again my friend... it's going to the next round!!!! YAY!


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November 26, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this finalist, Ulysses!


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November 26, 2008

 
- Irene Colling

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  Outstanding image Ulysses.
Congratulations on the EP.


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November 26, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations again!


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November 26, 2008

 

Michelle Alton
  Ullyses, this is a phenomenal photo!
Congratulations!


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November 26, 2008

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Beautiful... Congrats...again..
Christine
SMiling


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November 26, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Congrats. UV on this wonderful Finalist. This is dipped in GOLD, just wait. GL.

UB.


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November 27, 2008

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your spectacular finalist UV.


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November 27, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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November 27, 2008

 

Marisol Pastor
  Congratulations!


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November 28, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  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. :)


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