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"On Golden Pond"

© Courtenay Vanderbilt

"On Golden Pond"

Uploaded: November 10, 2008 13:57:59

Description

1/125, f 4.8, 135 mm, ISO 200
I was mostly enamored with the water which was reflecting the fall color of a Sycamore tree. I had to dodge the face of this poor duck to at least bring out his eye. Don't be shy I'll entertain any and all suggestions!

Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70

Comments

Monica Mermoz level-classic November 10, 2008

This is wonderful, Courtenay! The water color is fantastic, and the duck has excellent detail. You've also done a great job dodging the duck face. #1032954

Melissa G. Meiselman November 10, 2008

Wonderful capture of this beautiful duck floating on that stunning golden pond, Courtenay!!! #6735799

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 10, 2008

Beautiful image, Courtenay. Love the golden water and details on the duck. #6735826

Michael McCook November 10, 2008

Stunning, absolutely stunning! What a wonderful capture with great colors and detail. The little ripple adds that special something. #6735845

Sandra K. StJohn November 10, 2008

Excellent image Courtenay. The golden water is beautiful and the duck is impressive. #6736019

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008

Thank you all so much, Melissa, Tammy, Michael and Sandra! I am so flattered to see some new names, thank you for stopping by! #6736166

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008

Oh gosh Monica I didn't mean to leave you out! Thank you so much for being the first to comment! I really appreciate your continued support! #6736225

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 10, 2008

WOW what a beautiful shot, Courtenay... liquid gold - awesome. Another winner in my book. 8o) #6736227

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008

Thank you Nancy! That would have been a great title! I may have to start consulting with you! LOL! #6736233

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 10, 2008

Pretty! #6736310

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008

Thank you so much Shelly! #6736383

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 10, 2008

Amazing color Courtenay, Fantastic and beautful capture! #6736418

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008

Thank you so much Peaches! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and your supportive comments! #6736433

Sam Britt November 10, 2008

Great color & composition, beautiful image, Courtenay. #6736495

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 10, 2008

Many thanks Sam! I appreciate your support! #6736506

Joseph J. Anderson November 10, 2008

Great photo I like the colors. Great duck photo #6736584

A P November 10, 2008

It looks perfect what are you talking about. Gorgeous Courtenay. Golden tones, duck clarity and details outstanding and a perfect reflection. Winner! #6736820

Michael G. Marshall November 10, 2008

Beautiful image Courtenay! Terrific capture! Michael #6736947

Max Aureli November 10, 2008

Amazing color, Courtenay!!! Original... this golden duck!!! Great idea and work in here!

Thanks for the H-BD, Courtenay.

Max
#6737050

Sharon Sawyer November 10, 2008

Love the title, Courtenay. Great clarity and composition plus you did an awesome job of dodging the duck's face!!!! You go girl :) #6737074

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 10, 2008

Gorgeous water and wonderful work on the duck with fantastic details, Courtenay!!!!! ♫ k #6737128

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 10, 2008

Lovely fall reflections and the title is just perfect, Courtenay.

UB. #6737152

ROLAN NARMAN November 10, 2008

Courtenay this duck is beautiful! Colors are wonderful! You've done an excellent job! Now I'm going to see that movie again! "LOL!" #6737411

Deb Koskovich November 11, 2008

I think you did a great job, Courtenay. Who would have known you had to fudge him a bit? #6738431

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008

Wow! Good Morning, and thank you ALL for your wonderful comments! I was hesitant about posting him, but I couldn't resist the water. Thank you, Joseph, Ann, Michael, Max (you're welcome!), Sharon, Kitty, Usman, Rolan (one of my favorite movies!) and Deb! #6738563

Mike Clime November 11, 2008

Beautiful capture, especially with that golden water, Courtenay! #6738746

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008

Thank you MIke! Have a wonderful day! #6738785

Jessica Jenney November 11, 2008

Beautiful capture of fall color reflected in the water! Amazing detail and lighting, Courtenay! #6738790

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008

Many thanks Jessica! The water had me at 'hello'! #6738803

Keith Butler November 11, 2008

Fantastic image Courtenay! nice find #6738885

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 11, 2008

Wonderful colours Courtenay. Sherran #6740524

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe November 11, 2008

Marvelous post work on this fantastic photo!

ccc #6740763

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 11, 2008

Thank you so much Keith, Sherran and Candice! Your comments mean a lot to me! #6740861

Lorna Shutter November 12, 2008

This is a fantastic image, Courtenay! It will definitely get an EFP! The colours are brilliant and the clarity outstanding! The swirls in the water are gorgeous! You can even see his webbed foot below the surface! Great capture! :) #6746857

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 12, 2008

Thank you my friend! It's nice to see you 'stalking' around! #6746876

Colleen Farrell November 12, 2008

I don't see how you could have improved on this, Courtenay! That golden color is awesome, and there is wonderful color and detail in the duck's feathers as well. Great capture! #6747746

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 12, 2008

THIS IMAGE IS VERY BEAUTIFUL HERE.


KARU. #6747798

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 13, 2008

Thank you so much Colleen! This is such a great place to learn!

Karu, thank you too for your lovely comment! #6748969

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 13, 2008

HEY Courtenay...
GOOD MORNING, have a wonderful day full of sunshine, smiles, and hugs from those gardens!!! 8o) #6749191

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 13, 2008

Thank you dear girl! It's rainy here today (YEA) so I won't be headed to the arboretum today. :-( #6749201

Dave Ombrello November 13, 2008

I totally love the golden hue of the bg and how it compliments the green in the duck Courtenay, excellent image. #6751800

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 13, 2008

Many thanks Dave! I appreciate your kind comments. #6751808

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 16, 2008

Wow Courtenay
He seems to be Floating on Liquid Gold
Excellent Colors and Details! #6762032

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 16, 2008

Hi Melodie! Thank you very much! LOL, yes it does look like liquid gold! Unfortunately the moment has passed as most of our leaves are falling fast now! #6762437

Wm Nosal November 17, 2008

WOW! Great colour, Great shot! #6766685

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 17, 2008

Many thanks Wayne! Your support means a lot! #6766875

Tommy E. Burgess November 21, 2008

Gorgeous Courtenay!! Wonderful job of bring out the detail around the eye. It looks terrific. #6787046

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 21, 2008

Thank you so much Tommy! LOL, AnnP and I are on the phone right now playing with more of those duck pics with the gold background! What a coincidence!!!

#6787057

Lorna Shutter November 24, 2008

Wow! The judges are really busy tonight! Congratulations on another well-deserved EFP, Courtenay!!!!! :) #6800094

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 25, 2008

Caboose again....was out looking at the 1,000,000 Holiday lights in St Augustine... wow.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP... 8o) #6801148

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 25, 2008

No worries Nancy, it is I that is the caboose b/c I didn't even know about this one! Thank you Lorna for being the engine twice! Hope you are BOTH having fun! #6801244

Keith Butler November 26, 2008

Congrats on the EFP Courtenay! wtg #6808392

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 26, 2008

Many thanks Keith! #6809364

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 21, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
for the FINALIST.... 8o) #6921620

A P December 21, 2008

CONGRATUALTIONS Courtenay on this wonderful finalist. You know I loved this one sweetie #6921920

ROLAN NARMAN December 21, 2008

Congrats on this masterpiece finalist Courtenay! Best luck in the next round! #6922191

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 22, 2008

I am so glad to see this again. Congratulations on this wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round.

UB. #6923834

Jessica Jenney December 22, 2008

COngratulations, Courtenay on a fantastic finalist! #6925099

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist!

#6926221

Max Aureli December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful golden duck Finalist, Court!!!!! :-))))) #6926554

Mitch Spence level-classic December 22, 2008

Congratulations to you, Courtenay, on your lovely finalist. #6927298

Joan Powell December 22, 2008

congrats on this beauty #6929337

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 22, 2008

Thank you all for your lovely congrats! It really means a lot to me! #6929614

Colleen Farrell December 22, 2008

WTG again, Courtenay! Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #6930280

Sam Britt December 22, 2008

Congratulations again, Courtenay! #6930878

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 23, 2008

Thank you Colleen and Sam! I appreciate your comments! #6933175

Sharon Sawyer December 23, 2008

Congratulations, Courtenay, on your well deserved finalists!!! I am sooooooooooooo happy for you. You're on a roll.... keep it going :) We're rolling snowballs here... been snowing for a week and we never get snow. LOL #6934766

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 23, 2008

Enjoy your short-lived snow Sharon..a white Christmas for you! Thank you very much! #6934877

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 27, 2008

Thank you so much Sabrina! #6946466

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