"UGLY" Duckling?

© Michelle Alton

"UGLY" Duckling?

Uploaded: April 16, 2012 04:47:51

Description


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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

Comments

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 16, 2012

You're right Michelle, it's a beauty in disguise! Would love an entire plant with those red leaves! #1456818

Jack Gaskin April 16, 2012

I was thinking more the ALL STAR of the BUNCH

Jack #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! #10093066

Michelle Alton April 16, 2012

...and the "Ugly Duckling" was really a beautiful swan! #10093076

Danny B. Head April 16, 2012

Love the depth in the image and the "swan"! #10093078

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 16, 2012

Terrific find and capture! #10093086

Robert R. Goodman April 16, 2012

Hi Michelle,I find it to be absolutely beautiful.Wonderful capture!!! #10093122

Tiia Vissak April 16, 2012

a cool close-up! #10093381

Dayna Cain level-classic April 16, 2012

Beautiful, bold colors and LOVE that ugly duckling! Beautiful image Michelle!!! #10093680

David Hurt April 16, 2012

The caption is perfect for the shot. #10093939

Carol L. Fowler April 16, 2012

The spot of red contrasts nicely with the dark green #10094068

Tammy Espino April 16, 2012

There is one in every crowd. An excellent capture! :) #10094103

David Phalen April 16, 2012

Great find and capture!! Love the contrast in color!! #10094332

Jeffrey 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. #10094457

Rona L. Schwarz April 16, 2012

A "standout" to me, Michelle! Definitely a "black swan" event and a terrific find! #10094527

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 16, 2012

Wonderful color and composition Michelle! #10094555

Barbara Waldoch April 17, 2012

Looks great, Michelle! #10094769

Stan J. Bendkowski April 17, 2012

Nice image, Michelle! Great composition and detail. #10094807

Douglas Pignet April 18, 2012

lovely colors and comp...nicely done #10096684

Stephen Zacker April 18, 2012

Like the contrast and your title #10097508

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 18, 2012

Beautiful...love the touch of red in the one leaf. #10097569

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 18, 2012

Nice details and colors #10098034

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic April 18, 2012


A great eye and find. Nice work Michelle! #10098051

Thomas E. Hinds April 18, 2012

Terrific find and capture, Michelle! Great detail, and that red leaf just tops it all off! #10098148

Daniella Puente April 19, 2012

Yes, is like the story :) and you captured it very well, good eye! #10099261

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic April 21, 2012

Wonderful detail and colour contrast. Love the rich tones. #10103512

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