Showing Off

Uploaded: November 28, 2008

Description

A mallard duck who was showing off trying to attract a female.

Added a watercolor filter.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Jessica Jenney November 28, 2008

Beautiful capture, colors and terrific effects, Christie! #1042696

Tiia Vissak November 28, 2008

a cool "painting"! #6820016

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 29, 2008

Well, we have to try, Christie, even if we make total fools of ourselves,LOL!!!
I think most of us have been there,lol!!!
Fantastic tones, comp, detail, & beautiful treatment here!!! Super & beautiful work ,my friend!!!
I hope he gets her after this! #6827116

Janet McNeil level-classic December 01, 2008

Lovely capture with beautiful effects!! Great timing!! #6835708

Molly E. Baldwin December 02, 2008

Awesome capture Christie! I for one would like to see a little less confusion in the wings, though. Maybe you could tone down the effect just a tad. I'm not sure if others would agree with me, but just a suggestion :) #6842030

Anthony L. Mancuso December 06, 2008

Nice comp and artistic effects Christie..congrats on the EP:-) #6860679

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