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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In the zoo

by ricardo58

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Almost perfect creatures in almost imperfect habitat

Camera:	Nikon D90
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Submitted:	Sunday, 19th June, 2011 17:30 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 31st July, 2010
Focal length:	66 mm
Shutter speed:	1/250 sec
Aperture:	F5.3
ISO:	200
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Galleries:	View this photo in ricardo58's gallery

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