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Monday, June 01, 2009

THEME DAY - FEET

Crow's feet, a gripping image

Theme Day - Feet


I had toyed with the obvious lateral choice of crows feet around the human eye but decided no. To publish an image of someone, a stranger, and refer to their laughter lines (as some know them) crows feet may have proved a little indelicate. Also a little too obvious that I would go for the lateral choice, so turn the idea on it's head and for once post a literal sensible straight forward image. I checked with the crow who didn't think it it was at all indelicate I photographed his
talons. Even put his best manicured crow foot forward. As a bonus you get all the glossy feather detail too and the grain of the wood. Now this was better than posting my toenail that fell off when I broke my toe a couple of years ago wasn't it? Well perhaps not it was beautiful shade of purple.


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58 comments:

  1. CheltenhamdailyphotoJune 1, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    Great shot Babooshka! Wot no Twitter? Come on...

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  2. marleyJune 1, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Excellent detail and, as you say, the detail of the feathers and wood is an added bonus! Good call for theme day, though part of me wants to see the purple nail!

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  3. PamJune 1, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    I can't wait for the Biker's feet. What lens did you use? I need help with my speed setting for the TT B.

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  4. SakiwiJune 1, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Also crow's feet, but quite literally a different interpretation to that of Julie from Sydney. Such a great contrast.

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  5. DanJune 1, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    Babs I'll pass on the purple toenail for this. The feathers are so sharp and silky.

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  6. Clueless in BostonJune 1, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    A gripping, grabbing, grappling image. Well done and inspired. Happy theme day.

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  7. airplane5312June 1, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    Hehe, how clever. Alfred Hitchcokk anyone?

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  8. gogouciJune 1, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    Very clever interpretation for Theme Day. I knew you wouldn't disappoint.

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  9. KateJune 1, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    You describe your photo well. I first noticed the glossy feathers but then returned again to check out the talons. They look wicked. I could have photographed my parrot's "feet" but I don't think she would have cooperated.

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  10. GaelynJune 1, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    Thank you for not sharing the purple toe. LOL! Yet I rather like the crows feet, both the capture and the ones by my eyes.

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  11. Leif HagenJune 1, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Bird feet! Crow feet! Meet Isle of Man feet! Black feet - claw feet! Not on a street feet! Boiled in water feet, a real treat?! Unique feet! Regards from Minnesota, USA

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  12. RajeshJune 1, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    Nice shot

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  13. CopenhagenJune 1, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Such an original shot like always:)

    Happy theme day. Please check out my blog.

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  14. RobJune 1, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Gorgeous crows feet. I don't think that sentence has ever been uttered before. Still, it is a gorgeous photo. And I am happy it is crows feet as the human foot, for some reason, creeps me out. No foot fetish here. By the way, how did you get a close up of a crow? Crows up here are shy, timid, and nervous around people.

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  15. Laurie AlleeJune 1, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Marvelous and magical. You've really outdone yourself for theme day, m'lady. I love this!

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  16. JillyJune 1, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Love your choice, Babooshka and the take on crow's feet. You got a great close up there.

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  17. tapirgalJune 1, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    That is a GREAT photo of the crow. It almost looks like abstract art. I love the crow's feathers and color and the background, too.

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  18. Small City ScenesJune 1, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Great subject and great shot---and get a grip--LOL!! MB

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  19. PatJune 1, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Thanks for sparing us the human crow's feet! I must check the portal to see if anyone has done such a photo! I like your crow's tootsies.

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  20. magiceyeJune 1, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    gripping indeed!

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  21. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Clever!

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  22. MoJune 1, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Love your bird. How you manage to get so close to a crow beats me. They always take of whenever I get anywhere near them.

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  23. ShantaramJune 1, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Gripping, indeed! Looks like a rather harried crow - were you taking too many pictures ? ;)

    Happy theme day!

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  24. Jim KlenkeJune 1, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I like your crows feet.

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  25. Ben NakagawaJune 1, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I guess this one is not (yet!?) drank. Love your comment on mine.

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  26. BuckJune 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful, quoth the Raven.

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  27. B SQUAREDJune 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    How did you get him to pose for this?

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  28. lv2scpbkJune 1, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I like this photo. Neat.

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  29. ShannonJune 1, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    The idea you had was really clever, I wouldn't have even thought of that! Great shot you got.

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  30. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJune 1, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    You picked the right crow's feet.

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  31. HalcyonJune 1, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Wonderful idea for the theme day. I had foot surgery a few years ago - perhaps I should have posted my before and after pics. Ah well!!

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  32. DewdropJune 1, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    You make me laugh... so I guess I have some crows walking on my face thanks to you.

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  33. HildaJune 1, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    I'm just glad he's not gripping you. Those talons look like they can hurt a lot!

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  34. LessieJune 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Love this choice -- cute feet!

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  35. Marie ReedJune 1, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    ***groan**** :) Bodacious birdie butt! Stunning work Babs!

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  36. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    I love your take on Theme Day!!! I can always count on you to put a smile on my face!

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  37. KarenJune 1, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Crow's feet! I love it. Wonderful photo and creativity on the theme.

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  38. PamJune 1, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Much cleverer than actual crow's feet photo and prettier too.

    See you at the TT, maybe?

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  39. BergsonJune 1, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    a good shot for this theme day

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  40. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    IMA

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  41. mannananJune 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I just love this image.Awesome.

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  42. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJune 1, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Babooshka: The feet - really neat.

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  43. Lisa WilsonJune 1, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    That's a great shot and very creative!

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  44. Jane Hards PhotographyJune 1, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Ben - he was definitely sober compared to your bird who couldn't walk in straight line.

    Thanks all for once again taking timing out to not only view, read my meandering but comment.

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  45. JanetJune 1, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    A very gripping entry for Theme Day!

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  46. PJJune 2, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    There's nothing funnier than watching a bird miss a landing. With feet like that you would think that would never happen!

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  47. TussyJune 2, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Really good shot :)

    Thanks for stop by my blog, I just joined CDP not long ago.

    All Little Things I Like

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  48. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJune 2, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    I was hoping to see some great bird or animal feet and you delivered. a very unique capture.

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  49. TashJune 2, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Ahhh - a play on a play on words - fantabulous.
    Whenever I see a crow here (and we have quite a few), I remember how much you said you like them.

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  50. Gerald (SK14)June 2, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    glad yu spared us the toenail - i had that happen long time ago - great shot of the crow.

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  51. CarolinaJune 2, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Clever! Great shot of course, nice story, was chuckling away, until the horrible toenail was mentioned. Yuck!

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  52. KeropokmanJune 2, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    those feet, when they grabs, it's painful!

    happy theme day!

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  53. CarraolJune 2, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Great choice for this theme, a beautiful and strange bird.

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  54. MojoJune 3, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Fantastic feet! And I love the shimmer in the featherage. (Guess that's not a word... Firefox doesn't think so anyway.) Marvelous!

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  55. UnknownJune 3, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Gorgeous shot and great framing!

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  56. ZannnieJune 3, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    what a feet photo! :)

    Zannnie & Zsolt

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    singaporedailyphoto.com

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  57. Tanya BreeseJune 3, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I like this! Reminds me of Hitchcock!

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  58. Chuck PefleyJune 4, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    They have amazing strength in those tiny feet, don't they? Surely works for me for theme day!

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