Inspiring Photo: Nature's Ingenuity #11262033

Nature's Ingenuity

Uploaded: December 18, 2010

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From August, 2010, archives.
A feather I found late one evening while out for a walk on a trail in the woods.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 7.40 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G9

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Tiia Vissak December 18, 2010

a cool close-up! #1336704

Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 18, 2010

Fantastic light Patrick. Love the lines and composition. Well done.
JP #9112962

Jeana Clark December 18, 2010

Very unique with excellent lighting and details! Super Shot Patrick!!!
~J~ #9112974

Patrick Rouzes December 18, 2010
Thank you, Tiia, JP & Jeana! #9113012

Jeff Robinson December 18, 2010
Great lighting, detail and capture Patrick! Jeff #9113031

Douglas Pignet December 18, 2010
Beautiful color & tones with a great light..Well done #9113127

Robert R. Goodman December 18, 2010
Hi Patrick,I wish I could get macro like this my friend.Now this is what you call a winner.Beautiful detail,lighting and color.I hope you had sunshine today,back up in the mid 70's for us!!!! #9113130

Bojan Bencic December 18, 2010
Beautiful shapes and light, Patrick. Fantastic photo. #9113170

John Connolly December 18, 2010
Unbelievable light and detail here Patrick! A brilliant image in every respect! #9113255

Mike Clime December 18, 2010
Beautiful capture and love the light, Patrick! #9113293

Mariann Kovats December 18, 2010
Gorgeous lighting and details, Patrick! Very nice warm tones! Beautiful work, as always! #9113317

Marijana Fajgl December 18, 2010
I remember few similar pictures you posted earlier and I loved them. This one is not an exception. Fantastic details, clarity, colours and composition, Patrick! #9113408

Lorna Shutter December 18, 2010
Reminds me of a beautiful horse's mane!!! Fantastic capture with gorgeous lighting and tones, Paddy! The detail is superb as usual! Awesome work, my friend! :) #9113450

Patrick Rouzes December 18, 2010
Thank you, all my BP friends! #9113547

Kathy Salerni December 18, 2010
The light is outstanding, the details and color are superb,Paddy! Well done! #9113592

Tammy M. Anderson December 18, 2010
Excellent details, comp and light, Patrick. Fabulous find and capture. #9113643

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 18, 2010
Fantastic macro, Paddy! This is beyond incredible! :-) Ma #9113712

Sam Britt December 18, 2010
Terrific detail, lines, patterns & lighting, Patrick. #9113792

Kerry Hill December 18, 2010
Wonderful capture with beautiful tones and light Patrick! #9113825

Rona L. Schwarz December 18, 2010
This is marvelous, Paddy! Fabulous lighting, wonderful tones and incredible detail and clarity. A great macro! Incredible find, and as always, incredible capture! #9113860

Marilyn Cornwell December 19, 2010
Beautiful lyrical flow in this wonderful macro image, Patrick! #9114000

frank w. degenhardt December 19, 2010
Nothing gets by you my friend. You are so creative in the way you presented it, the way the frayed edges flow down. Love the way you composed the picture, beuatiful colors, always outstanding textural qualities,love the lines. Gorgeous work my friend. Have a wonderful Sunday and enjoy. #9114038

Michelle Alton December 19, 2010
OK, Paddy....this is gonna have some new gold on it come next week! OutSTANDING! #9114078

Amanda J. Tanner December 19, 2010
A great find and capture! The lighting and tones are wonderful! I see a big gold circle coming! Beautiful work Paddy! #9114209

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 19, 2010
Fantastic light,details and colours in this outstanding shot,Patrick! Yes, I also think we are going to see this image again, brilliant!! #9114320

Jack Ryan December 19, 2010
Outstanding image with wonderful comp and lighting! Another beauty, Paddy! #9114441

Patti Coblentz December 19, 2010
Beautiful flowing lines and light, Patrick...outstanding close up! I see big gold circle, too :) #9114541

Susan Weisensel December 19, 2010
Gorgeous Patrick, love the details and the curves. #9114604

Nadine A. Lewis December 19, 2010
I LOVE the lighting, Patrick!!! GREAT detail, and design elements!!!! <>< #9114671

Stefania Barbier December 19, 2010
fantastic beauty! #9114713

Ellen Hodges December 19, 2010
Super gorgeous macro, Patrick!! superb in every way!!! #9114990

Kathleen Brennan December 19, 2010
Gorgeous macro, Patrick! I love the flowing curves! #9115077

Reynaldo D. Reyes December 20, 2010
Exquisite clarity and contrast that gives this the Wow rating. Nice work Patrick! #9116296

Carol L. Fowler December 20, 2010
Beautiful feather- the lighting and details as well as the composition are exceptional #9116669

Nikki McDonald December 20, 2010
Very very cool color, light, texture, detail and lines, Patrick. #9116781

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2010
Eye catching use of light and design. This image really flows Patrick!! #9117009

Patrick Rouzes December 20, 2010
Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments. #9117048

Randy D. Dinkins December 20, 2010
Great close up shot !!!, wonderful details and comp. #9117125

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 20, 2010
What a wonderful find and so beautifully done Patrick!
jo ann c. #9117182

Emile Abbott December 22, 2010
Hey Patrick 2010 is not archives just yet. Wait a few days. Love it when someone looks down and sees natures beauties and you really brought this one to light. Excellent macro my friend. #9119779

Cassie L. Woodlee December 24, 2010
WOW I love this!!! OUTSTANDING!! #9124113

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 28, 2010
This is so simple and yet beautiful. Colors and details are fantastic along with a very pleasing composition. Well done Patrick! #9129585

Karen Celella January 13, 2011
Wow Patrick, this is a stunner! The light and details are amazing! #9160068

Dianna Murphy January 14, 2011
Very pretty and interesting. Great light! #9163445

Kay Beausoleil January 19, 2011
Superb, Patrick -- so simple and so delicate! #9176884

Mary K. Robison January 20, 2011
This is gorgeous, Patrick! The light is magical, and your composition is perfect.
Keep submitting this every few months. It WILL get the recognition it so deserves! #9181674

Robert K. Bemus January 20, 2011
Wonderful design, detail and lighting, Patrick...great shot!! #9182177

Irene Colling January 21, 2011
Outstanding macro with dynamic lighting.
Excellent work Patrick. #9183401

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