A Gentle Nudge
Uploaded: October 09, 2010 15:36:54
10/9/10, animals. Another capture of the mother urging her chicks into the pond.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 370.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Ron McEwan October 09, 2010
OMG Carol, the special moment captured perfectly, I feel winner here. #1316022Patti Coblentz October 09, 2010
So adorable...love her eye on you and her babies at once! A really heart warming image. #8957062
Kay E. Mahoney
October 09, 2010
Tammy M. Anderson
October 09, 2010
Sam Britt October 09, 2010
So sweet! Terrific capture, Carol. #8957170Gord MacEachern October 09, 2010
This is so fabulous in so many ways Carol!!Monnie Ryan October 09, 2010
So adorable -- perfect timing! #8957219
Ann Coates
October 09, 2010
Susan Weisensel October 09, 2010
Adorable!!! #8957249Barbara Waldoch October 09, 2010
Ahhhhh.... how cute, Carol! #8957302
Stefania Barbier
October 09, 2010
Howard B. Cheek October 10, 2010
Technically well done Carol..Cute too :)Jack Ryan October 10, 2010
Well timed image with excellent clarity and color...great find. #8957707Jean-Pierre Ducondi October 10, 2010
So cute and such a great moment. Outstanding composition and details.Julianne Bradford October 10, 2010
Oh wow..what adorable wonderful capture Carol. #8957923
Patrick Rouzes
October 10, 2010
John Connolly October 10, 2010
What a beautiful family scene you have captured here, Carol! This is a real feel good image!Thanks for you thoughts on my bridge image, too cool for crocks in that river, but a haven for sand flies! #8958283
Nadia Paul October 10, 2010
This is just sooo beautiful Carol - outstanding capture - hope to see this one again! #8958427Carol L. Fowler October 10, 2010
Thanks for all those comments! Much appreciated #8958541Rona L. Schwarz October 10, 2010
So cute, and such a special moment captured perfectly! Wonderful details - love the fuzzy little ones and those teeth - a wonderful composition that I'm sure we'll see again. #8958885Dianna Murphy October 11, 2010
You certainly captured the moment. Awesome color, light and detail too. Another winner to me. #8960597Carol L. Fowler October 11, 2010
Thanks everyone! #8960790Liz blahh October 11, 2010
Wonderful capture! #8961231Marty Straub October 12, 2010
Wow, how did you train the mom to be your assistant, Carol? What an extraordinary capture of the moment, and such amazing detail. Love all of the eyes... #8962095Carol L. Fowler October 12, 2010
Thanks! #8962523Renata Gusciora October 12, 2010
Sweet capture,fantastic focus and great lighting,Carol! #8962690Karen Celella October 13, 2010
Fabulous detail and composition, Carol! #8964239Maria A. Gonzalez October 14, 2010
Sweet and adorable capture of this Mom and her babies..Beautiful moment.Well done,Carol. #8965753
Ann H. Belus
October 14, 2010
Amanda J. Tanner
October 15, 2010
Anita Hogue November 15, 2010
So happy to see this adorable capture again! Congratulations! #9036394
Terry Cervi
November 15, 2010
Jack Ryan November 15, 2010
Another congratulations!!! #9038176Kathleen Rinker November 15, 2010
Very sweet capture Carol, huge congrats on your finalist!! #9038195Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010
I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9038422
Kathy Salerni
November 15, 2010
Randy D. Dinkins
November 15, 2010
Laura E. Swan
November 15, 2010
What a wonderful Image, Carol! WOW!
-Laura #9039510
Sam Britt November 15, 2010
Congratulations on all your terrific finalists, Carol!! #9039520Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010
Congrats on this awesome finalist! #9039682frank w. degenhardt November 15, 2010
So cute and so well done my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist. #9040023Freddy Bland November 16, 2010
Beyond cute!! This is such a super capture, Carol!! Congrats on another wonderful finalist!!! #9040290
Jeff Robinson
November 16, 2010
Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010
LOVE THIS, Carol!! The lighting, details and timing are perfect!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL finalist!! Deb #9041585
Carol Eade
November 16, 2010
Carol L. Fowler November 16, 2010
Thanks everyone #9042144Rona L. Schwarz November 16, 2010
Oh I loved this one, Carol! So special and I'm so happy to see it again, although not surprised. CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round! #9042542
Patrick Rouzes
November 16, 2010
Patti Coblentz November 16, 2010
Congratulations on this adorable finalist, Carol...hope it goes on to the next round!! #9042956Nadia Paul November 17, 2010
Congrats on your adorable finalist Carol! #9044057Dianna Murphy November 17, 2010
No congratulations yet, I'm waiting for the Gold. #9044962
Terry Cervi
November 17, 2010
Stefania Barbier
November 17, 2010
Monnie Ryan November 17, 2010
YAY! This one just HAD to be a winner, Carol -- congratulations! #9045439Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 17, 2010
Big congrats Carol. Wonderful win.
Patrick Rouzes
November 17, 2010
anonymous November 17, 2010
Congratulations Carol on your precious winning image! #9045652
Lisa J. Boulden
November 17, 2010
Joannie Bertucci
November 17, 2010
Kathy Salerni
November 17, 2010
Freddy Bland November 17, 2010
Congratulations, Carol, on your beautiful gold win!!! #9045963Anita Hogue November 17, 2010
A big congratulations, Carol! #9046026
Monica Mermoz
November 17, 2010
Sam Britt November 17, 2010
Big Congrats on your terrific win, Carol! #9046184Rona L. Schwarz November 17, 2010
Yea Carol! I knew it and I'm so happy for you! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Gold Winner! #9046218
Nancyj E. Hovey
November 17, 2010
Randy D. Dinkins
November 17, 2010
Patti Coblentz November 17, 2010
WTG, Carol! Congratulations on this wonderful winner!!! #9046728
Claudia Kuhn
November 17, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 17, 2010
This is just the cutest Carol. Love it, a huge congratulations on your golden win! #9046801
Val Feldman
November 17, 2010
Ellen Hodges November 17, 2010
Huge congrats on your awesome and adorable winner, Carol!!! #9046946Renata Gusciora November 17, 2010
Big congratulations on your wonderful winner,Carol!!!:-) #9047016Lana Arcemont November 17, 2010
Adorable!Carol L. Fowler November 17, 2010
Thank you for all those wonderful comments! #9047195Steve M. Harrington November 17, 2010
A sweet winner indeed. Good on you, Carol! :)Debra R. Harder November 17, 2010
Huge congratulations, Carol, on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! Deb #9047425frank w. degenhardt November 18, 2010
So adorable and beautifully captured. Congratulations on the Second Place Win my friend. WTG! #9047887
R. J. Laudenbacher
November 18, 2010
Daniella Puente November 18, 2010
Congratulations! #9049656
Carol Eade
November 18, 2010
Evy Johansen
November 18, 2010
Nadia Paul November 19, 2010
Congrats on this adorable winner Carol! #9050520Karen Celella November 19, 2010
Huge congratulations on your outstanding winner, Carol. It's very touching! #9051440
Ann Coates
November 19, 2010
Cindy Bendush
November 19, 2010
Carol L. Fowler November 20, 2010
Thanks everyone! #9054077Monika Sapek November 20, 2010
Big congratulations on your Second Place Win with this sweet capture, Carol! #9054391
Usman M. Bajwa
November 21, 2010
UB. #9054543
Phyllis H. Burchett November 22, 2010
Congrats on this awesome winner Carol! #9057543
Ann H. Belus
November 22, 2010
Gerri R. Jones November 27, 2010
Congratulations Carol...heartwarming image!!! #9066750Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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