"UGLY" Duckling?
Uploaded: April 16, 2012 04:47:51
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When I came across this "oddball" leaf among the spotted ones, my first thought was, "Reminds of the "Ugly Duckling" story.
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The photo was shot in a Horticultural Center greenhouse at Fairmount Park (Philadelphia), following a spectacular Easter Egg Hunt and celebration sponsored by the "Friends of the Horticultural Center."
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Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Courtenay Vanderbilt April 16, 2012
You're right Michelle, it's a beauty in disguise! Would love an entire plant with those red leaves! #1456818Jack Gaskin April 16, 2012
I was thinking more the ALL STAR of the BUNCHJack #10093034
Monnie Ryan April 16, 2012
I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think the red one is prettier than its green friends! #10093066Michelle Alton April 16, 2012
...and the "Ugly Duckling" was really a beautiful swan! #10093076Danny B. Head April 16, 2012
Love the depth in the image and the "swan"! #10093078Jeff Robinson April 16, 2012
Terrific find and capture! #10093086Robert R. Goodman April 16, 2012
Hi Michelle,I find it to be absolutely beautiful.Wonderful capture!!! #10093122Tiia Vissak April 16, 2012
a cool close-up! #10093381Dayna Cain April 16, 2012
Beautiful, bold colors and LOVE that ugly duckling! Beautiful image Michelle!!! #10093680David Hurt April 16, 2012
The caption is perfect for the shot. #10093939Carol L. Fowler April 16, 2012
The spot of red contrasts nicely with the dark green #10094068Tammy Espino April 16, 2012
There is one in every crowd. An excellent capture! :) #10094103David Phalen April 16, 2012
Great find and capture!! Love the contrast in color!! #10094332Jeffrey R. Bange April 16, 2012
Beautiful find and capture Michelle with great detail and lighting, love the contrast of the red against the dark green. #10094457Rona L. Schwarz April 16, 2012
A "standout" to me, Michelle! Definitely a "black swan" event and a terrific find! #10094527Cindy Bendush April 16, 2012
Wonderful color and composition Michelle! #10094555Barbara Waldoch April 17, 2012
Looks great, Michelle! #10094769Stan J. Bendkowski April 17, 2012
Nice image, Michelle! Great composition and detail. #10094807Douglas Pignet April 18, 2012
lovely colors and comp...nicely done #10096684Stephen Zacker April 18, 2012
Like the contrast and your title #10097508Marilyn K. Lincecum April 18, 2012
Beautiful...love the touch of red in the one leaf. #10097569Claudia Kuhn April 18, 2012
Nice details and colors #10098034Amanda J. Tanner April 18, 2012
Thomas E. Hinds April 18, 2012
Terrific find and capture, Michelle! Great detail, and that red leaf just tops it all off! #10098148Daniella Puente April 19, 2012
Yes, is like the story :) and you captured it very well, good eye! #10099261Heather Loewenhardt April 21, 2012
Wonderful detail and colour contrast. Love the rich tones. #10103512Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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