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On Golden Pond


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   "On Golden Pond"
"On Golden Pond"
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!

Courtenay Vanderbilt

 
 
 
- Monica Mermoz

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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.


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November 10, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Wonderful capture of this beautiful duck floating on that stunning golden pond, Courtenay!!!


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November 10, 2008

 
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  Beautiful image, Courtenay. Love the golden water and details on the duck.


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November 10, 2008

 

Michael McCook
  Stunning, absolutely stunning! What a wonderful capture with great colors and detail. The little ripple adds that special something.


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November 10, 2008

 

Sandra K. StJohn
  Excellent image Courtenay. The golden water is beautiful and the duck is impressive.


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November 10, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you all so much, Melissa, Tammy, Michael and Sandra! I am so flattered to see some new names, thank you for stopping by!


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November 10, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  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!


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November 10, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  WOW what a beautiful shot, Courtenay... liquid gold - awesome. Another winner in my book. 8o)


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November 10, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you Nancy! That would have been a great title! I may have to start consulting with you! LOL!


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November 10, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Pretty!


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November 10, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you so much Shelly!


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November 10, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Amazing color Courtenay, Fantastic and beautful capture!


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November 10, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you so much Peaches! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and your supportive comments!


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November 10, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Great color & composition, beautiful image, Courtenay.


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November 10, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Many thanks Sam! I appreciate your support!


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November 10, 2008

 

Joseph J. Anderson
  Great photo I like the colors. Great duck photo


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November 10, 2008

 

A P
  It looks perfect what are you talking about. Gorgeous Courtenay. Golden tones, duck clarity and details outstanding and a perfect reflection. Winner!


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November 10, 2008

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Beautiful image Courtenay! Terrific capture! Michael


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November 10, 2008

 

Max Aureli
  Amazing color, Courtenay!!! Original... this golden duck!!! Great idea and work in here!

Thanks for the H-BD, Courtenay.

Max


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November 10, 2008

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Love the title, Courtenay. Great clarity and composition plus you did an awesome job of dodging the duck's face!!!! You go girl :)


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November 10, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Gorgeous water and wonderful work on the duck with fantastic details, Courtenay!!!!! ♫ k


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November 10, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Lovely fall reflections and the title is just perfect, Courtenay.

UB.


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November 10, 2008

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Courtenay this duck is beautiful! Colors are wonderful! You've done an excellent job! Now I'm going to see that movie again! "LOL!"


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November 10, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  I think you did a great job, Courtenay. Who would have known you had to fudge him a bit?


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November 11, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  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!


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November 11, 2008

 

Mike Clime
  Beautiful capture, especially with that golden water, Courtenay!


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November 11, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you MIke! Have a wonderful day!


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November 11, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  Beautiful capture of fall color reflected in the water! Amazing detail and lighting, Courtenay!


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November 11, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Many thanks Jessica! The water had me at 'hello'!


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November 11, 2008

 

Keith Butler
  Fantastic image Courtenay! nice find


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November 11, 2008

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Wonderful colours Courtenay. Sherran


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November 11, 2008

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Marvelous post work on this fantastic photo!

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November 11, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you so much Keith, Sherran and Candice! Your comments mean a lot to me!


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November 11, 2008

 

Lorna Shutter
  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! :)


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November 12, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you my friend! It's nice to see you 'stalking' around!


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November 12, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  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!


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November 12, 2008

 

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S.
  THIS IMAGE IS VERY BEAUTIFUL HERE.


KARU.


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November 12, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you so much Colleen! This is such a great place to learn!

Karu, thank you too for your lovely comment!


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November 13, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  HEY Courtenay...
GOOD MORNING, have a wonderful day full of sunshine, smiles, and hugs from those gardens!!! 8o)


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November 13, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you dear girl! It's rainy here today (YEA) so I won't be headed to the arboretum today. :-(


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November 13, 2008

 

Dave Ombrello
  I totally love the golden hue of the bg and how it compliments the green in the duck Courtenay, excellent image.


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November 13, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Many thanks Dave! I appreciate your kind comments.


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November 13, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Wow Courtenay
He seems to be Floating on Liquid Gold
Excellent Colors and Details!


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November 16, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  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!


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November 16, 2008

 

Wm Nosal
  WOW! Great colour, Great shot!


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November 17, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Many thanks Wayne! Your support means a lot!


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November 17, 2008

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Gorgeous Courtenay!! Wonderful job of bring out the detail around the eye. It looks terrific.


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November 21, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  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!!!


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November 21, 2008

 

Lorna Shutter
  Wow! The judges are really busy tonight! Congratulations on another well-deserved EFP, Courtenay!!!!! :)


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November 24, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  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)


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November 25, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  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!


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November 25, 2008

 

Keith Butler
  Congrats on the EFP Courtenay! wtg


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November 26, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Many thanks Keith!


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November 26, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
for the FINALIST.... 8o)


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December 21, 2008

 

A P
  CONGRATUALTIONS Courtenay on this wonderful finalist. You know I loved this one sweetie


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December 21, 2008

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Congrats on this masterpiece finalist Courtenay! Best luck in the next round!


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December 21, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I am so glad to see this again. Congratulations on this wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round.

UB.


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December 22, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  COngratulations, Courtenay on a fantastic finalist!


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December 22, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 22, 2008

 

Max Aureli
  Congratulations on your beautiful golden duck Finalist, Court!!!!! :-)))))


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December 22, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations to you, Courtenay, on your lovely finalist.


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December 22, 2008

 

Joan Powell
  congrats on this beauty


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December 22, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you all for your lovely congrats! It really means a lot to me!


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December 22, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  WTG again, Courtenay! Congratulations on your awesome finalist!


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December 22, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations again, Courtenay!


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December 22, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you Colleen and Sam! I appreciate your comments!


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December 23, 2008

 

Sharon Sawyer
  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


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December 23, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Enjoy your short-lived snow Sharon..a white Christmas for you! Thank you very much!


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December 23, 2008

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Thank you so much Sabrina!


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December 27, 2008

 
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