Speeding Swan
by sfmorris

Comment by VitaminB:
Nice capture, but the black and white conversion could use more contrast.

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by meyers:
I think this is how my ex-girlfriends would describe me. Nice framing and bokeh.

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by sailracer_98:
Nice shot. That is certainly an ugly bird.

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by ApertureAshley:
aww, poor thing ;)

Nice Shot!

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by vencap:
Unusual bird - needs to see a plastic surgeon!

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by Melethia:
These guys are indeed quite weird looking. You kinda feel sorry for 'em, but I suspect to each other they're really quite handsome! Excellent job of showing the detail. (I lived in an apartment for a short while, and these guys lived in the pond there. One day I came home, went inside, and a few minutes later there was a knock at my door. It was three of these guys. They literally knocked. Apparently the former tenant fed them every evening!)

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by bspurgeon:
Wow, I'm sure there is some sort of dermatologist that can help this guy! Nice picture, excellent DOF, with nice facial detail. The shadow on the chest, and the hot spot near the nare are the only "criticism" I have. Did you use a fill flash? 6

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by BrianR:
It certainly is

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by JaviZ:
OMG! This guy has some serious acne problem! Anyway great shot! :)

The Ugly Duckling
by sfmorris

Comment by KarenNfld:
Ah the poor Muscovy Duck......not the prettiest duck around is it? A very good portrait, you got nice and close so we can see all the details.