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L'Oeil Mauvais


L'Oeil Mauvais
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Copyright: Fran King (sugah_bear69) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 601 W: 62 N: 1227] (4362)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-18
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus E 500, Olympus Zuiko D 40-150mm, 58mm HOYA UV
Exposure: f/4.2, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Flamingos real or not! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-21 13:09
Viewed: 470
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This week I went to the zoo, where the animals are in natural surroundings but caged. (I do not have the best of luck while photographing animals or birds) and I feel safe there!

Of course my usual luck was with me, although I wasn't chased this time, I was threatened by the evil eye this flamingo gave me!

He was gracious at first posing for several shots, but this last one earned me that malevolent stare!
I have taken to burning numerous candles, attending Mass daily, crossing my fingers and consulting with a Voodoo lady to ward off this L'Oeil Mauvais. (I decided to pass on wearing garlic!!!)

Thanks for the visit!
Fran

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Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To dcata: Hi Catalin,sugah_bear69 1 06-12 13:56
To allanbarredo: Hi Allan,sugah_bear69 1 05-11 00:04
To inaam: Hi Inaam,sugah_bear69 1 05-09 13:37
To clic: Hi Robert,sugah_bear69 1 05-08 22:44
To harpya: Hi Sergio,sugah_bear69 1 05-02 15:24
To vsinopoulos: Hi Vassilis,sugah_bear69 1 04-25 13:56
To Janice: Oh lord Janice!!!sugah_bear69 2 04-24 03:13
To SkyF: Hi Sky,sugah_bear69 1 04-24 01:07
To cstathoulis: Hello Constantinos!!!sugah_bear69 1 04-22 19:04
To dsunflower: Hi Daniel,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:55
To pranab: Hi Pranab,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:53
To OeilMagique: Bon Jour Paul,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:51
To Werewolf: Hi Were!sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:45
To naturalhigh: Hi Gene,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:43
To coasties: Hi Pam,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:41
To JohnTulip: Hey Johnny!!!sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:40
To Refugee: Hullo David...sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:37
To shelbeesmom: Hi Linda,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:34
To vandana2923: Hi Vandana,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:33
To riverfriends: Hi David,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:32
To hobbitenok2005: Hello MIchael,sugah_bear69 1 04-22 18:31
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Perfect bird portret!

Absolutely Stunning!
What a carity,stunning details,amaizing colours!
TFS,
Regards,
Daniel

fran,
you are right this one does have an evil stare. you can ward off by walking with your legs crossed. try it , it works:)
nice capture with great color and detail.

Bonjour Fran
Wonder if is related to "Oeil Magique"? even has the same initials. Nice to see a post from you again it has been awhile. He actually looks like a question mark (?). Good profile portrait of this orange flamingo (I can't remember ever seeing an orange one before!). I love these images with the short DOF, the subjects just pops off the blurred bg and the screen. Nice presentation.

Paul

Evil eye? Can't say why! If he face you i can't say if it would be nicer?
and i know it's like some teeth to make he select is food into water... But i enjoy that effect of zipper look like :)

Hi Fran,

A great portrait of this flamingo!!! I really like the colours that contrast with the dark background! Lovely warm lighting!

Well done
Constantinos

Nice DOF and composition. I love the color of the flamingo. TFS.

gene

Hi Fran

Congrats on a lovely shot. What a beautiful subject. Good POV with good details. TFS.

Excellent Franny.
Good to see *ZOOOOOO* shots(keep me out ok?!?!?!no pics of me...) *__* TYhe sharpness here is good , I like the way 'he/she/it' looks at us. TFS
John
*pl

Wear the garlic! Nothing else works. Excellent Fran. Well composed and excellent detail. They are not a very attractive bird when viewed up close. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Estuary Reflections III’

Beautiful Flamingo! I added you to the Flamingo, real or not theme! I love their eyes...so beautiful!
B-)
Linda
I'll be back!

Hello Fran, Wonderful close up shot. Colorful, sharp, well composed. TFS

Vandana

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3270 W: 270 N: 7711] (32868)
  • [2007-04-22 23:29]
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No, he's not evil, he's got a romantic eye on you Fran!!
Very good shot of the flamingo, his eye is very sharp - just what we want for a photo, and you have a little catchlight in it too. BRAVO!
Janice

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-04-23 12:02]
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Hi Fran,
a wonderful portrait of this flamingo, very well captured. Details and colors look fabulous. Very well composed with an excellent POV and OOF works very well and hides the zoo enviroment very well.
Sky

Hi Fran,

Excellent sharpness, detail, vivid colors and very good composition. The DOF is perfect and this makes the shot like 3D.
TFS,
Vassilis

Hi Fran:
Excellent sharpness on this one..and that eyes is eyeballing me:)
TFS
david

Very good depth of field. The focus is great especially on the eye. Good shot.

Wowww!!! Fran,


Absolutely Stunning!
I am amazed with the beauty, the light and colors of this flamingo. nice captures with great color and detail.
Congratulations

Sérgio

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 0 N: 206] (4712)
  • [2007-05-08 17:50]
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Hello Fran
I took a few pictures of flamingos 2 months ago and never realized they wear such tiny theeth !
I feel "seen" allright by this unusually coloured eye!
Nice cropping and sharpness.
Congratulations for your choice of E500.
Robert

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2007-05-10 11:46]
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The picture has been taken from a nice point of view. Perspective of the image is appear to be a Question mark, which is interesting. Good colors and sharpness. Excellent image my friend.

Many thanks for sharing this picture.

Hi Fran,

Excellent profile shot! I love the colors and details. TFS

Allan

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  • dcata Silver Star Critiquer [C: 16 W: 1 N: 3] (344)
  • [2007-06-12 4:29]
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Hi,
Great photo. Sharp subject, good contrast and DOF...

tfs,
dcata

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