I hate paparazzis

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• Tabib (772)
• [2008-01-12 8:51]
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Hi Francine!

The pigeon is angry but the duck seem to be smiling. Good compo.
But that little blue hemisphere down there a bit distracting.
Maybe that is a tip of paparazzi shoes. :-)

/Tabib/.

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• eqshannon (28275)
• [2008-01-12 8:57]

Not sure, but it looks like the one in the rear is the body guard:-) Or perhaps Secret Service. A very nice editorial image. Spring...oh yes..I think I remember that...

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• wahclella (657)
• [2008-01-12 9:12]

Hello Francine,
A clever catch of the "MAD" pigeon voicing his-her opinion of having its own image viewing back at itself. Great note as well.
One day, while photographing a Great Horned Owl with my 500mm F4.5, about a 160mm end on that heavy lens, this owl saw himself in the glass and decided to fight. It flew down off the branch it sat and posed for a minute or two, and then flew directly at me and the lens before I stood up and disrupted its flight pattern just a few feet before it would have hit the lens. Maybe birds do "Hate the Papparazzi!"
Have A Great Weekend!
Steve

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• dkaved (2114)
• [2008-01-12 9:50]

Hi Francine,
I actually have a different interpretation of the scene of events.I think the duck is indeed the star attraction but the pigeon seems to be more like a bodyguard keeping the press at bay.....barking out orders!!! :-).A humourous image that brought a smile to my face.
Regards, David

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-01-12 10:04]

Bonjour Francine,
a good close up of the two!
excellent sharpness, colour and details in the shot!
really good exposure and focus
well done
merci
Tony

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• Patleboss (5950)
• [2008-01-12 11:33]

Coucou Francine,
ah oui elle est top cette photo, focus impeccable sur le canard, les couleurs sont excellentes,
J'adore l'attitude du pigeaon, il est trop fun !!!!
très belle composition,
merci et a bientôt,
amitiés,
Pat

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• nglen (34882)
• [2008-01-12 12:48]

Hi Francine. A good close up of the two bird. both so different. as you say the calm duck to the mad pigeon. you have captured fine detail and colors. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• lizzie (2855)
• [2008-01-12 13:17]

Bonjour Francine,

Quel bon titre pour cette image que tu nous présentes aujourd'hui!Une belle lumière et de beaux détails sur ce mallard.

Lise

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• CeltickRanger (18664)
• [2008-01-12 14:16]

bonjour Francine

en voyant ta photo j'ai rit, image amusante
de ce model qui ne désire pas se faire photographier
j'aimes biensûre son cri de mécontentement
et surtout sa démarche, du model qui aime bien se
faire photographier, il est superbement focusé
avec de belles couleurs naturelles de son plumage
et aussi d'excellent détails du plumage, TFS

Asbed

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• Adanac (18431)
• [2008-01-12 14:20]

Hello Franchine,
This is way too funny Franchine, thank you for making my day. The image is clear and crisp so we get a great look.
Rick

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• bobair (5408)
• [2008-01-12 14:22]

Hi Francine,
this is a cute upload that you have posted today!I like it!I do not know or pretend to know the mind of a bird but I know a novel photo when I see one.The only thing that could of been better is if your f-stop were stopped down some but apart from that an entertaining shot.Thanks for sharing this view of the two.Happy new year as well. Bob

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• jonathan_hart (1254)
• [2008-01-12 17:19]

amusante photo avec le canard qui pose et le pigeon en colère ;)
il y a un tout petit détail qui pêche tout en bas, mais c'est tellement peu de chose...
amicalement
jo

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• joey (24813)
• [2008-01-13 2:01]
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Ha ha! That Pigeon really does look mad! I never knew they could open there beaks so wide! ;)
Great shot of this pair.
The wide-angle view is splendid!
Well saturated colours and great lighting.
What's that on the bottom edge? Your knee or something? ;)
Great eye-contact and a super POV.
Great composition.
Well done Francine.
Another fine image from you :)
Thanks,
Joe

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• marhowie (470)
• [2008-01-13 4:01]

Hi Francine,
Great title, fun image..The mallard's giving you the eye, while the pidgeon voices its protest.
"Who knows what goes on in those little minds?"..
Not much past the next meal I would guess ;)
Howard

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-01-13 18:05]

Hello Francine

I am surprised the pigeon is so upset,perhaps he is the duck's manager.
Very good capture of this odd couple.
The colours are rich and well saturated.
A very good angle for this shot.
They seem to be quite approachable.
TFS

Rob

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• izler (580)
• [2008-01-16 9:50]

selam francine
good capturing of these beautiful and cute birds and nice title and note for their pose
i like dynamic composition, point of view, lighting, colours and sharpness
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• eladen (46)
• [2008-06-15 15:09]

What a cute shot, with an even better title. Nice close up on the front duck. And the back pigeon's expression is priceless. Thanks for sharing.