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The ugly duckling

© Debbie Bray

The ugly duckling

Uploaded: February 11, 2016 | Entered: February 11, 2016 14:45:52

Description

A face only a mother could love, a purple swamp hen feeding her baby.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: SLT-A99V

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland February 11, 2016

Awwwwww! its so cute! Love those little wings. #1649493

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 11, 2016

What a wonderful shot, Debbie!! I love his colorful little wings and face too! #11434340

Evy Johansen level-classic February 11, 2016

Awww! Super capture, Debbie! #11434384

Martha R. Mazon level-classic February 11, 2016

These birds are so cute! The mother is lovely but I really love the muted tones of the baby offset by the bright spots of colour! #11434414

frank w. degenhardt February 11, 2016

The old saying about being so ugly shes cute can't work here either. That is one of the ugliest little ones I have ever seen. But you did a beautiful job of catching a tender moment.Love the colors, you bring out the features. I love seeing things I have never seen and this definitely does that. Outstanding capture Debbie. #11434426

Mary K. Robison February 12, 2016

I LOVE all of this, Debbie! The colors, the swirling silky water, and most of all, that baby! For once, I disagree with Frank ~ that little one IS so ugly it's cute! #11434469

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 12, 2016

Beautiful tones, colors, clarity, pov, & moment captured here, Debbie! #11434557

Carol Quina level-classic February 12, 2016

Love it! Great colors, textures, moment. #11434581

Susan M. Campbell February 12, 2016

So very cute. I love the colorful markings. #11434594

John Connolly February 12, 2016

What a delightful family capture Debbie! Great color! #11434640

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 13, 2016

I LOVE this Deb, they are quite beautiful!! <>< #11434950

Marijana Fajgl February 13, 2016

I think he is cute and one day he will be as beautiful as his mum. Great capture, Debbie! #11435042

Guy D. Biechele level-classic February 14, 2016

Wonderful moment and interaction captured here. Very appealing image. #11435248

Ellen Hodges February 15, 2016

Soooo very cute with fab detail and color, Deb! The little wings are adorable!! #11435564

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe February 15, 2016

I always find it is a hard life if one peaks too early; wonderful plumage! #11435617

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