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Off the Charts

by Richard Shaffer

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 17, 20062,298 views14 comments
Taken at Aransas NWR, Texas. I thought it funny that these two, Black-bellied Whistling-ducks, were perched on a chart which did not include them. I'm weird that way. :smile:
My first post in this forum. Please let me know what you think.

1Ds
600 f/4 w/1.4x
1/640 @ f/8
ISO 200

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 18, 2006 at 1:09 AM
Hilarious! I love it Richard.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on February 18, 2006 at 4:05 AM
I love it, they already have comical poses, but with the sign that's priceless. :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Hansen on February 18, 2006 at 9:13 AM
Good Job..... this is very cute. Great catch!
Registered on May 16, 2005, 380 Posts, 5157 Comments
Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on February 18, 2006 at 10:20 AM
great shot, Richard :jump:
Registered on December 20, 2005, 136 Posts, 970 Comments
Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on February 18, 2006 at 11:26 AM
Great shot! The poses couldn't be better! :toast:
Registered on February 21, 2005, 430 Posts, 5959 Comments
Comment posted by David Bostock on February 18, 2006 at 2:51 PM
What an excellent and hilarious image. Well seen Richard. :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 90 Posts, 2778 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Shaffer on February 18, 2006 at 10:26 PM
Thanks for your comments everyone. Ain't nature grand? :smile: :smile: :smile:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 66 Posts, 114 Comments
Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on February 20, 2006 at 2:21 AM
Grats on the well deserved EP, I keep coming back to look at this one :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments
Comment posted by Juza on February 20, 2006 at 3:25 AM
Neat photo! :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments
Comment posted by Debbie Capizano on February 20, 2006 at 11:51 AM
Great shot Richard, and congrats on your EP. I always enjoy the humor in your compositions. Keep them coming!
Registered on August 10, 2005, 8 Posts, 79 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Bachofer on February 20, 2006 at 10:48 PM
It's already been said but I have to agree ...a wonderful and amusing image. This is a classic! :toast:
Registered on August 1, 2005, 32 Posts, 142 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Benner on February 22, 2006 at 6:04 AM
Interesting composition. Congratulations.
Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Shaffer on February 22, 2006 at 6:47 PM
Thanks again to everyone. Let's have fun out there :jump:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 66 Posts, 114 Comments
Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on February 28, 2006 at 2:57 PM
Richard,
This is so cute! I laughed when it opened! Congrats on the ep! :toast: :toast:
Registered on June 23, 2004, 453 Posts, 5551 Comments