Quackophony per Luciano, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

This is a photo of Rubber Duck, the latest urban installation by Netherlands artist Florentijn Hofman. Rubber Duck is just one of the many exhibits that are part of the Sydney Festival, and is on display 24 hours a day until 23 January.

Other places the Rubber Ducky has visited: Osaka, Auckland, St Nazaire (home of Olivier), Hassalt, Sao Paolo, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Wassenar, Nuremburg, Onomichi, and Elst.

Thanks to Luciano for this photo. He asked whether I had a photo of the Yellow Duck, as he had read about it in Italy. I did not, so chose a day when the weather was good and went to visit it. I dedicate this photo to Luciano (lousat).

ITALIANO: Grazie a Luciano, si tratta della papera gialla della Festa di Sydney. Poco tempo fa, Luciano mi ha chiesto dove stata La Paparona. Eccola qua! Mille grazie Luciano, te la dedico!

Canon 5D MkII
ISO 320
1/125 seconds
f/10
58mm using 24-105mm lens

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npecanhuk (53881) 2013-01-12 5:07

Ciao Lisa!
Fun & funny presentation of that urban location with the welcome presence of that rubber duck!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, horizontal format, chosen pov and composition really pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
A great saturday to you!
Neyvan

snunney (67254) 2013-01-12 5:29

Ciao Lisa,
He, he, he! Excellent capture of this urban art. Very well composed, with lovely warm light and colours. Superb detail. What will they think of next?

Sergiom (39148) 2013-01-12 5:53

Ciao Lisa,

Where I live we have a duck race on the river to get some money for the regional hospital.I must say that they are a lot smaller then this one. The city is beautifull in the back.

Have a nice weekend

Serge

ChrisJ (86818) 2013-01-12 5:55

Ciao Lisa!

You're quacking me up! Good sharpness, nice reflections & well composed using the rule of thirds. Nice warm cold color contrasts between the blue & yellow. Tfs!

bema (25936) 2013-01-12 6:07

Hi dear Lisa,

all the best for you and yours in the new year..

why not, there are many more sillier things to be seen all around the globe!

nice one in colors and reflections, thanks for sharing see you soon, ciao Bernd

carlo62 (12518) 2013-01-12 6:14

Ciao Lisuccia bella
non ti sfugge mai niente, questa installazione la conoscevo, ho visto un documentario sull'artista e le sue opere, compresa questa.
La foto è molto bella perchè non si limita a farci vedere la grande paperella, ma è ben posizionata nell'ambiente circostante, ciò ci fa vedere le proporzioni ed il contesto. Poi tu ci hai messo del tuo, trovando la luce giusta e gli splendidi riflessi.
Tante bellissime cose
Carlo

ACL1978 (5755) 2013-01-12 6:41

See, now here's a good way to get someone's attention from the thumbnails! A nice and funny shot in Sydney's attractive harbor - and that is one big duck! Are all of the pieces in this installation quite this noticeable?

Andrew

bayno (16149) 2013-01-12 6:56

Cara Lisa,
questo scatto è proprio simpatico...un vero piacere per gli occhi, mette allegria, bellissimi i riflessi dorati, una bella luce e uno sharp che taglia lo schermo...
tanta roba!!! perfetta la compo...
buon fine settimana...
Valter

dkmurphys (36737) 2013-01-12 7:33

Ciao Lisa,
Thatá quite a presence! Funny artwork, well taken scene. I like the colors very much!

Daniel

jadir (128) 2013-01-12 8:00

foto muito boa,exelente captura,obrigado por compartilhar.
Jadir

saxo042 (31794) 2013-01-12 8:26

Hi Lisa,
A very attractive cityscape and the big duck is a very good and quite funny inclusion. Beautiful colours, especially in the reflections!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Noel_Byrne (7301) 2013-01-12 8:35

Hi Lisa
You ever see one of those pictures that makes you wonder what exactly was in the last cup of tea you drank? Well this does that for me me, and I a really cool way. The shot is excellent, I loe shots of urban scenes that contain lots of nice buildings to look at, but the additn of a giant rubber duck can only enhance that :) What a really funny art installation. I wonder if when he finishes his holiday in Australia, will he sail around the world and see other places? It would be great if Ducky there got to travel the world and make lots of images as cool as this one. It's a strange effect too, putting him by the city makes the buildings take the effect of being toy buildings.
All the best
Noel

SNOOP_Chan (3472) 2013-01-12 8:58

Hello Lisa, a really funny image here. The duck is huge! I can see that you had a good light on the shot. I've seen something similar in Venice some years ago only there were pink crocodiles on the buildings. Good idea!
Regards!

Sonata11 (28273) 2013-01-12 9:02

Hello dear Lisa,
What s cute shot of this rubber duck, so huge against architecture. Wonderfully done it with perfect sharpness, clarity, super color and reflection. Love it. Awesome and funny. Thank you.
Warmest regards anf have a great WE,
Barbara

krzychu30 (8817) 2013-01-12 9:52

Hello Lisa,
this is one of these views I can not resist.And the giant duck mooring at the pier:)Really eye-catching object against the beautiful Sydney skyline.It´s a good way to enliven the urban landscape.
The composition is excellent with superb sharpness and depth.And the reflections in the water adds also lovely mood the whole scene.

Have a nice sunday
Krzysztof

lpi (4424) 2013-01-12 9:57

Salut Lisa,
Excellent shot avec de beaux reflets et une superbe luminosité.
Il est bien placé ce canard géant!
Amicalement,
LPi

photoray (4926) 2013-01-12 14:00

Howdy Rubberduckielisa,

Hopefully your marine duckie will venture to California?
Attention getting harbor fantasy for the impressive floating duckie, the low level light especially its effect on the water and the window reflections.

I am envious for your Sydney Festival, and perhaps no better place to be on earth?
congratulations,
Californicatingray

lousat (57594) 2013-01-12 15:13

Eccola qui! Te l'avevo chiesta dopo averla vista in televisione e vedo che mi hai accontentato..ehhee..davvero un ottimo soggetto per una foto molto originale,hai scelto un ottimo momento con una luce speciale per cogliere al meglio anche i riflessi....ti mando un po' di neve che domani arrivera' per tre giorni di fila...buona Domenica,Luciano

Gigidusud (8000) 2013-01-12 15:24

Ciao cara Lisa,
Una composizione piacevole con la paperella gigantessa!Splendida la città moderna in sfondo e bellissimi riflessi.Mi piace molto!
Un abbraccio.
La guaglione.

fritzi007 (7576) 2013-01-12 15:39

Hallo liebe Lisa,
ich hoffe es wird ihm nicht zu warm in Sydney, bei diesen hohen Temparaturen. Dein Foto ist ein super Schnappschuss!
Wünsch dir eine gute Zeit
Wolfgang

macjake (39207) 2013-01-12 19:38

Hi Lisa
I'm going to resist saying what a few others have said, about 'quacking' it up lol
I have a couple of jokes but i'll resist lol

Is there something wrong with me if I tell you that the architecture and city scape in the bg caught my attention first!?!

Imagine trying some upclose and abstract photos with that duck! hmmm...
cool scene i have to admit, I'm sure it puts a smile on everyone's face.
funny one
cheers
craig

abmdsudi (26151) 2013-01-12 20:00

Hi Lisa
This is a nicely observed piece of impressive shot. I am almost tempted to say That's the way quack it' I like the shot for a few reasons. It splits into two parts; the stunning rhs has a punch cheery feel and connect the eyes, while we get to enjoy the wonderful concreate jungle at the same time and how well these are blended together, the interaction grabs my attention and makes the flow work well, this actually lifts and make this image. Good composition and nice timing to capture, good tonal range and superb balance exposure in subtlime colors and lighting. Needless to mention, the golden sheen is mouth-watering indeed even a blind person will be able to sense this!!
A remarkable shot.
Warm regards

jjcordier (62280) 2013-01-12 22:47

Lisa
De quoi réaliser une pêche aux canards géante! C'est amusant et tu en as fait une jolie image.
Amicalement
JJ

ourania (12331) 2013-01-13 1:38

Ciao cara Lisa,
ho sentito parlare l' altro ieri della grande paperetta nel porto di Sidney ma non credevo che fosse cosi grande! La foto e' molto bella e sfida il senso di scala in modo sorpredente e divertente. Mi piace tanto che nella composizione hai incluso una gran parte degli edifizi del lungomare. I colori, la luce ed i riflessi dorati o blu' fino al bordo inferiore sono gradevolissimi. Complimenti e grazie!
Tanti saluti e buona giornata,
Ourania

Silvio1953 (98051) 2013-01-13 2:09

Ciao Lisa, vedo che alla tua non tenerissima età ti diverti a giocare ancora con le paperelle, bene così, graziosissima, bei riflessi e splendid colori, bella dedica al vecchio Lucianone, brava, buona Domenica, un abbraccio Silvio

Royaldevon (17787) 2013-01-13 2:30

Ha, ha! Lisa! It's a quacker!
It is part of the objective of an artist to attract attention and this one certainly works!! The items around help us to gain an impression of the scale of this huge birdie!
Very well composed witha fine dof and nicely saturated.

Have a lovely Sunday,
Bev :-)

ktanska (21499) 2013-01-13 3:15

Hi Lisa,
That is larger than life! Really fun one, is this in Darling Harbour? That has to be seen from a bit further away, I wonder if immediate neighbours see it as just a nuisance.
Tampere also has it's own rubber duck sculpture, I should shot it some day.
Kari

Kielia (20411) 2013-01-13 3:27

Dear Lisa,
you haven chosen an excellently working POV on this fascinating duck. Very interesting perspective.
Is this peculiar installation art? It is a funny image however and fortunately there is no universally accepted definition of art! Thanks for sharing!
Warm regards
Harriet

chawax (14880) 2013-01-13 11:43

Hi Lisa,
As I said you on FB, this Rubber Dock stayed a few months not far from where I love, in a port called Saint Nazaire. A funny and very friendly sculpture indeed ! Unfortunately I had no time to see it :( You caught it under a very beautiful light. The buildings behind give us the scale of this impressive scuplture.
Have a nice week,
Olivier

mesutilgim (67914) 2013-01-13 12:55

Hello Lisa,
Very nice capture with perfect layout and amazing bright colors from Sydney.
A joy for the eyes of the viewer.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

brianmcc (5536) 2013-01-13 13:15

hi lisa,
now this really is a quacker. it's a great take on the ususal sized yellow ducks that are released onto our waterways. i love the light in this picture and the reflections on the water. so much more inviting than the cold, grey days we're having at the minute.
have a lovely week,
brian

tyro (13043) 2013-01-13 14:41

Ciao cara Duckie - er, Lisa,

What a magnificent shot! The great big rubber duck is perfectly placed in the frame and stands out proudly against the waterside buildings. What fun!

Fabulous colours and gorgeous reflections on the water, lovely light, perfect exposure and exquisite details and sharpness.

Fabulous!

Kind Regards,

John.

ifege (9422) 2013-01-14 1:45

you've beaten me to it Lisa! But you do live much closer to Darling Harbour where I'd planned a visit.
A good POV and good colour.
cheers and stay cool!
Ian

SnapRJW (18690) 2013-01-14 1:49

Too big for my bath Lisa but what fun! Art? Well it must illicit plenty of controversy but that's nothing new to the art world is it? A great shot, beautiful light on the architecture and sparkles on the water. Have a quacking (oh dear these awful puns ;)) week. Rosemary

marabu61 (3890) 2013-01-14 6:46

Hello Lisa
Now is that the attack of the giant rubber duck? Great scene, the boats and even the houses in the back are dwarfed against that thing.
But even without the giant duck, this would have been an excellent cityscape shot. Wonderful colors and a very pleasing light makes this a pleasure to look at.
have a good week
Daniel

ikeharel (37254) 2013-01-14 10:51

Hi Lisa,
What you bath-tub duck is doing out on town waterfront...? ha ha ha ...
Beautiful yellow with red beak giant rubber-statue, with good view on the business district and marina.
water surface with variable tones also great addition in picture.
Salute,
Ike

Bluejeans (64221) 2013-01-16 5:42

Ola Lisa,
Beleza esta tua foto neste porto com este enorme Pato amarelo , muito bonitos os reflexos na agua , gostei das cores e da luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

cornejo (17990) 2013-01-16 10:08

Hello dear Lisa, this seems like a very good, nice and interesting picture, well captured and framed, with very good sharpness, depth, light and color. It is an interesting picture very well composed. Very good and interesting job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy rest of week.
Greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

adores (28182) 2013-01-17 16:32

Hi Lisa!
The city really looks different with the duck there! It was a really great chance to take this photo while it's still there! I like the composition and the moment was also very well chosen because the light is very nice!

jemaflor (68837) 2013-01-18 4:49

Hi Lisa,
Beautiful composition with a funny big duck, so lovely light and brightness, well managed.

karacabeylis (1281) 2013-01-19 7:18

a great composition has been arranged here again thru a perfect angle. it provides a surrealist atmosphere created by a true eccentric.