Inspiring Photo: Walking Away From Winter #803048

Walking Away From Winter

Uploaded: April 01, 2005 03:03:59

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It's time for Spring, already!

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Carolyn M. Fletcher April 01, 2005

It sure is!! I think I hear it falling outside right now. Sounds really damp and soggy out there. #231298

Tammy Scott April 01, 2005

I know how she feels!!! Great shot, Bill!!! #1220772

Janet L. Skinner April 01, 2005

This is gorgeous, Bill!!! The color and detail in the feathers and with the snow coming down.....I love it! #1220773

Colleen Braun April 01, 2005

great capture... #1220797

Bonnie C. Lackey April 01, 2005

Terrific catch, bill. Love those feet! #1220818

Kathleen Clemons April 01, 2005

Wowza, BIll- wonderful detail and great color! Nicely done. :) #1220862

Tom Andersen April 01, 2005

I can't understand why some birds don't fly south for the winter! Great capture, Bill! #1220879

Paul Michko April 01, 2005

Wow I see you got snow too, Bill. What a storm that was last night huh!!! April Fools, I hope mother nature takes it as a joke!!! :) #1220890

Roger Bernabo April 01, 2005

Great shot Bill, wonderful depth of field! This is a tremendous shot! #1220944

Colette M. Metcalf April 01, 2005

Just beautiful, Bill!! Wonderful colors and detail!! #1220993

Cindy Paquette April 01, 2005

LOve it Bill...super clarity.. #1221036

Wally Orlowsky April 01, 2005

Great perspective, Bill ... if only Nature would cooperate ;) #1221087

Claudia Kuhn April 01, 2005

She looks like she's barely keeping her balance. Maybe the long winter will drive her over the edge! Nice capture Bill! #1221137

Dolores Neilson April 01, 2005

I have so many mallard shots...but I've never thought of photographing them this way!! I like this perspective, bill!! And the wadddling gets me everytime!! Excellent image...I love the snow too. Adds an extra nice element. #1221148

Carla Metzler April 01, 2005

Great shot, Bill! Beautiful! #1221172

Stacey M April 01, 2005

I walking with him Bill. Great capture and perspective here. LOVE IT! #1221223

Deborah C. Lewinson April 01, 2005

Wonderful and creative image, excellent perspective and soft colors!
-Debby #1221256

S J April 01, 2005

Wow!! Love the details on this cute duck, Bill!! And your perspective too!! #1221302

Casey A. Hanson April 01, 2005

Yayyy...I know I'm ready! Enough of this snow stuff!
Great shot, Bill! :0) #1221366

Judith G. Secco April 01, 2005

Amen to that!! Good shot, Bill.
Judy #1221503

Kara L. Hendricks April 01, 2005

This is one fantastic backside shot Bill!! Wonderful title!! AMEN from me as well!! #1221610

Patricia Marroquin April 01, 2005

This is sweet! Great clarity of the duck and love the soft snowfall. Well done, Bill! :-) #1221729

Danilo Piccioni April 01, 2005

Awesome Shot! #1221745

Shirley L. Carpenter April 01, 2005

Love this Bill!! Excellent image, detail and title!!! #1221902

Karen Engelbreth April 01, 2005

Wonderful image - great title, bill! #1222119

Jill A. Johnson April 01, 2005

wonderful wonderful comp, color, clarity & feel to this...
Excellent Bill!!!

Jill :) #1222278

Nobu Nagase April 01, 2005

You sure have a way with ducks, Bill..., the duck man... :D
...I thought the rear view of floral shots are the best, but hey, it's hard to beat this one!!! ;;-) #1222310

Judy S. Fung April 01, 2005

Wonderful detail and capture, Bill! #1222328

Agnes Fegan April 01, 2005

Great shot (as always)...love the title! #1222371

Marsha S. Smith April 01, 2005

Great detailed duck behind, Bill. I like that you can just see a hint of her boyfriend out on the water. I guess that is where she is waddling to. #1222607

Evy Johansen April 01, 2005

Wonderful image, Bill!
BTW spring has come to Denmark this week.... :-) #1222948

Jim Kinnunen April 02, 2005

I love it, Bill:-) Bring on the Spring!!! #1223078

Carol Brill April 02, 2005

You definitely caught her best side in this very colorfully detailed and flattering shot, Bill! #1223091

Stanley J. Contrades April 02, 2005

Gorgeous feather colors and detail, bill!! Wonderful shot! You've got snow, we've got rain, and think I'll keep the rain (LOL!)! Hope Spring gets to you very soon!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1223123

William C. Raco April 02, 2005

Thank you all so very much!
Happy Spring ....

bill #1223366

Kelly Abernathy April 02, 2005

The detail, color and perspective make this so beautiful Bill! What an eye-catcher! -K #1223785

Stephanie Lyons April 02, 2005

Great shot Bill ... I enjoy the shots that are taken from a different angle like this one is ... Keep your chin up - someday soon we'll catch up with the other green grass shots that we keep seeing! #1223915

Jill Flynn April 02, 2005

The colors in this image are just beautiful - they're soft and muted. This picture has a soft glow yet is so clear. SO GOOD Bill! #1224921

William C. Raco April 02, 2005

Thank you K, Stephanoe and Jill!
You are all very kind

bill #1225179

Paula Showen April 03, 2005

She left us a little too early! Her family is still looking for her! She belongs down here in Florida! LOL!

Excellent shot! #1226745

Sharon Day April 04, 2005

Beautiful image, Bill!!! I love the snowflakes you've captured here as well! One month into autumn I'm ready for spring :o) #1229358

William C. Raco April 04, 2005

Thank you Paula and Sharon!

bill
#1229428

Melissa L. Zavadil April 12, 2005

This shot is wonderful! I love the contrast in the snow verses his feathers! Wonderful image! #1249696

William C. Raco April 13, 2005

Thank you very much, Melissa!

bill
#1252874

S J May 21, 2005

Many Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Bill!! #1376722

Jim Kinnunen May 21, 2005

Congratulations, Bill!!!:) #1376865

Jane Summa May 21, 2005

Congratulations, Bill!! :-) #1376906

Jill Flynn May 21, 2005

You're on a roll Bill! Congratulations again on another terrific finalist! #1377138

Cindy Paquette May 22, 2005

Congrats once again Bill!!!! :-) #1378484

Tom Andersen May 22, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Bill! #1378720

Lucia De Giovanni May 22, 2005

Congratulations Bill!!! #1378918

Claudia Kuhn May 22, 2005

congrats again Bill! #1381150

Kelly Abernathy May 22, 2005

Another beatiful finalist! -K #1381542

William C. Raco May 22, 2005

Thanks so much, everyone!
Best wishes,

bill #1382417

Debra Booth May 22, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Bill! #1382542

Donna J. Taff May 22, 2005

Congrat's, Bill!!! #1383497

William C. Raco May 23, 2005

Thanks so much, Debra and Donna

bill #1387517

Sharon Day May 25, 2005

Congratulations, Bill!!! Great image!! #1395686

William C. Raco May 25, 2005

Thanks much, Sharon!

bill
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