A Duck of a Different Colour
by mariomel

Comment by Bear_Music:
This is just so awesome I want to weep. In fact i amk weeping.

Mantel Art
by mariomel

Comment by dartompkins:
If the cat had been closer to the vase, this would be perfect. As is, I could still see it on a calendar.

Mantel Art
by mariomel

Comment by Neuferland:
What expressive eyes you have my dear! So beautiful! This is a very well composition shot, very balanced and the coloration is wonderfu. The only thing that bothers me is the picture above the cat's head. If it was just the cat and the vase it would really focus me on the cat adn the vase would lead me out of the shot. As it is, the picture is competing with both the cat and the vase. A 9

A Duck of a Different Colour
by mariomel

Comment by Kathy:
Sorry, but this figure isn't even trying to pass as a duck! and then while trying to ignore the "bobble-head" feel to the it, I realized the background didn't work for me either (not blue, and not a ballfield.)

Mantel Art
by mariomel

Comment by SandyP:
Now doesn't she look just like she rules the roost! She is beautiful (sorry if it's a he). I had a very beloved cat who looked just like her, who died at 14! That's why I especially like this picture! Good luck.

Mantel Art
by mariomel

Comment by DrewLong:
very crisp well balanced bumpin up to a 9. . good luck

A Duck of a Different Colour
by mariomel

Comment by Barry:
I like the image but I don't know if it meets the guide lines of the challenge.

Mantel Art
by mariomel

Comment by rlinn3:
Outstanding! a 10!

A Duck of a Different Colour
by mariomel

Comment by saracat:
Reflections on the "duck" make it look cartoonish. I do like the distortion in the water.

Mantel Art
by mariomel

Comment by Philos:
This is great!
The first real portrait I have seen in this Challenge.