Perfect Imperfection (I)

Challenge #1 in the Perfect Imperfection series. Hosted by CJ Lan.

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"Some beautiful things are more impressive when left imperfect than when too highly finished." Life is not about finding a perfect life cycle, it is about seeing an imperfect life cycle perfectly. Show us a picture to illustrate/demonstrate that concept/philosophy.

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Announced:

Friday, 10th June, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Friday, 17th June, 2011 – Thursday, 23rd June, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Friday, 24th June, 2011 – Thursday, 30th June, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Cropping and light touches.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The picture you submit must have "title" and "description" illustrating the central idea you try to convey to the viewers.
Authors submitting the work are encouraged to vote based on not only the quality of the picture but also the title/description.

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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

128

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Gaturamo - Euphonia violacea

by Ademar Hozumi Kawaguti

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I don't know if this bird lose a leg accidentally or born without...

Camera:	Canon EOS 550D (EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4)
Lens:	Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Submitted:	Saturday, 18th June, 2011 20:07 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 25th December, 2010
Focal length:	250 mm
Shutter speed:	1/180 sec
Aperture:	F11
ISO:	800
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Views:	55
Galleries:	View this photo in Ademar Hozumi Kawaguti's gallery

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