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Posted by Mike Wilson on Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:42 pm

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Some may have seen this before. One handsome dude, eh? Taken in May 03 in San Diego. Cropped less than 10%.
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by Bill Keown on Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:54 pm
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What a face! Nicely made (the photo that is).

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by Sandy Mossberg on Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:56 pm
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Mike, I have seen this in all its exquisite detail. A drunk Dr. Frankenstein must have put this one together.
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by Bill Whala on Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:58 pm
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While I believe there is no such thing as an ugly bird, these ducks make me question my position. :mrgreen:

The detail is incredible. I love that smug look he's giving. Too cool. 8)
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by Neil Solomon on Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:09 pm
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Mike,

Somehow I just knew you would post this one. It's really hard not to stare at this bird. Your image brings out all the details. It's scary :D
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by AlexC on Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:24 pm
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He is the "Billy Idol" of the Muscovy world!!
Punk rocker extraordinarie!!!!
What a mug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8) 8) 8)
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by Harvey Edelman on Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:36 pm
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Well done. Congrats!
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by Heather Forcier on Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:45 pm
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Not exactly a great looking bird, but a very nice capture.
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by Jim Urbach on Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:50 pm
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Mike,

I've never seen one with this unusual pattern.

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by Laura Stiefel on Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:34 pm
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Ugg... I usually think these are just the ugliest things. You've managed to make me change my mind. This is a gorgeous image and I love the reds that compliment the golden tones. It's also about as sharp as sharp can be. This is really well done Mike.
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by Lillian Roberts on Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:53 pm
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A beautifully ugly bird -- they all look diseased but at least this one's "lesions" are well distributed! :D Great portrait, the exposure could not be better.
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by ajhand on Tue Sep 23, 2003 5:04 pm
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Mike:

Obviously, this guy has never seen his reflection in the water or he wouldn't look so darn smug.

A beautiful shot of one of the ugliest birds I have ever seen.

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by Bob Ettinger on Tue Sep 23, 2003 5:26 pm
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Mike,

Plenty of detail but that face :D
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Tue Sep 23, 2003 5:46 pm
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This is a very nice photograph. He might be ugly but he has a beautiful eye. You certainly brought out the best in him.
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by Anthony Medici on Tue Sep 23, 2003 6:00 pm
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Great detail there! Quite an interesting duck. Nice work. :)
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by KK Hui on Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:16 pm
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You surely have succeeded in capturing this 'handsome' guy, Mike! :lol:
Love the details and the clean bg ...
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by Rich S on Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:49 pm
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Great detail; love the look.

Actually, I think I've seen this guy - Star Wars, Episode I, Darth Maul! :shock:

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by Alan Murphy on Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:54 pm
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Mike,

Amongst that Picasso face is the most beautiful brown eye. This is a Killer headshot.
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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:58 pm
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This is one of the more interesting Muscovy's I've seen. Very well done!
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by Jim Probst on Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:28 pm
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The colors, detail and pose are amazing! Tremendous image!
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