The Art of Quacking on One Leg
Uploaded: October 01, 2008 00:07:25
I have uploaded a monotone version of this image last month and finally decided that its worth entering the colored version to kick off the month of October. As I write, the monotone version was fortunate to be given an Editor's Pick; but this version is more technically sound because I cropped it tighter to place the duck's eye, which is my focal point here, into the rule of thirds. I hope you'll like it; and goodluck to everyone for the month of October --- whether it be here in BP or in real life :) God bless everyone!!!
VR 70-200mm@200mm F/2.8 1/400s ISO 200
Manual Exposure Mode, Matrix Metering
Handheld, Cloned out the "unnecessaries", cropped placing the focal point into the 'thirds', adjusted contrast/brightness.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 25/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 01, 2008
THIS IMAGE IS EXCELLENT HERE.!!!KARU. #1008175
Maria Warren
October 01, 2008
Ann Coates
October 01, 2008
Christina N. Seuser October 01, 2008
Love this Ulysses!! Expression captured, color, detail and composition are all excellent! #6536261Michael Lynch October 01, 2008
Beautiful capture ! #6536304Karen Engelbreth October 01, 2008
This is wonderful, Ulysses! #6536315Mary K. Robison October 01, 2008
Gorgeous colors and superb details in this image, Ulysses! #6536382Michelle Alton October 01, 2008
It's brilliant, Ulysses. Exquisite. #6536602
Dominick M. Dimacale
October 01, 2008
Dominick #6536604
Sherry McClead October 01, 2008
Really gotta wonder what this guys is sqwaking about... it has to be something pretty intence don't ya think...Sherrybear :} #6537157
Lisa J. Boulden
October 01, 2008
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Bonnie C. Lackey
October 01, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin October 01, 2008
I couldn't have said it better than Lisa did!M.Christine Duncan October 01, 2008
Wow UV... I may have to like this one even more than the B&W... great color and recomp job!!!! #6537786Kimi A. Phillips October 01, 2008
Beautiful work, UV! Perfect color selection!:) #6537856Ulysses A. Villamin October 01, 2008
Wow, I honestly didn't expect all these wonderful receptions! I am so glad that you enjoyed it, guys :) Thanks a lot!!! #6538011David Pratt October 01, 2008
A much more dynamic image in color UV! Great crop! #6538749Dawn M. Schneider October 01, 2008
WOW WOW WOW, YOUR COLOR, COMPOSITION, CLARITY PERFECT!!! what a fantastic job you did on this, if you dont win something I will be very dissapointed. #6539063Karen Kessler October 01, 2008
This really is cute AND FUNNY, UV! Great capture of this beautiful duck - and standing on one foot?! Wonderful! Love the coloring, too. The frame is just right! #6539067Debbie Price October 01, 2008
Beautiful photo. dp #6539147Christie R. Bielss October 01, 2008
A gorgeous and fantastic capture! Love the color! Really outstanding! #6540073
Christine Lobsinger
October 01, 2008
Nancyj E. Hovey
October 01, 2008
Max Aureli October 01, 2008
Fantastic and great capture! Nice color, details and lights!!! :-) #6541020Jean Lechleiter October 01, 2008
A great capture - the subtle colours are super! #6541032
Laura E. Swan
October 01, 2008
Summer A. Kozisek October 01, 2008
Fantastic capture Ulysses, great details and colors! #6541309Liz blahh October 01, 2008
Beautifully captured! #6541416Karen E. Baumann October 02, 2008
The colors are so pretty, autmn at it best, and the expression is just great, BW or color! So nicely presented! #6543710Marisol Pastor October 02, 2008
This is outstanding Ulysses. The colors, the textures (love the feathers), comp and presentation (you chose the perfect colors for the background and frame) are fabulous. #6544730
Christine Lobsinger
October 08, 2008
Laura E. Swan
October 08, 2008
Nancyj E. Hovey
October 08, 2008
Debbie E. Payne November 10, 2008
How did I miss commenting on this one, Ulysses. I prefer the color version. This looks like fine art. You are so talented with animals and catch them in interesting "poses". Glad I was browsing through your amazing gallery. #6734596
Lisa J. Boulden
November 25, 2008
Jean Lechleiter November 25, 2008
No surprise here! Congratulations! #6806211
Laura E. Swan
November 25, 2008
Graham Robards November 25, 2008
Well done Ulysses, congratulations on your finalist , best of luck in the next round! ~Pat #6807399Mary K. Robison November 26, 2008
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Ulysses! I won't be surprised to see it in the next level up! #6808159Sherry McClead November 26, 2008
Congrats on the Finalist!!!Sherrybear :} #6808198
Dawn M. Schneider November 26, 2008
Yeah!!!!!! Congrats this one is so beautiful I knew they would not overlook it. #6809140
Anne M. Young
November 26, 2008
Aimee C. Eisaman November 26, 2008
I love everything about this one UV! So glad it got a finalist! :~) #6809757M.Christine Duncan November 26, 2008
UV!!!! You've done it yet again... perfection! Congrats once again my friend... it's going to the next round!!!! YAY! #6810070Sam Britt November 26, 2008
Congratulations on this finalist, Ulysses! #6810270
Irene Colling
November 26, 2008
Tiia Vissak November 26, 2008
Congratulations again! #6811009Michelle Alton November 26, 2008
Ullyses, this is a phenomenal photo!
Christine Lobsinger
November 26, 2008
Usman M. Bajwa
November 27, 2008
UB. #6814867
Karen Celella November 27, 2008
Congratulations on your spectacular finalist UV. #6815442
Nancyj E. Hovey
November 27, 2008
Marisol Pastor November 28, 2008
Congratulations! #6820666
Laura E. Swan
July 17, 2011
Nice to be in your gallery again tonight. You are so talented.
-Big Sister. :) #9537015
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