Dans l'attente
by muur88

Comment:
Another one that should have scored much, much higher. Great work and awesome take on the challenge.

Black swans
by Shaman

Comment:
Another shot that got hammered by the "bird headshot lovers". I had this pegged for top-10, maybe even top-5. Probably one of the best composed images of the challenge. Ignore the comments about tighter crops. It's perfect just the way it is. I can't believe the number of 5's (83!!!) that this image received. Keep up the excellent work.

The Guardian
by tyt2000

Comment:
OMG! You were SO robbed. This should have finished in the high 5's, low 6's AT LEAST. The artistic value of this image alone blows away half of the top 50 shots. Don't get discouraged by this outcome. People are just too easily swayed by standard bird headshots.

Message edited by author 2005-06-20 06:16:05.

On Guard
by Montereykiddo

Comment:
The pole just doesn't feel right. My eye is telling me it shouldn't normally be that dark. I also seem to see some sort of halo around it. Weird.

Voyagers
by Bear_Music

Comment:
A bit heavy on the red. Softness works well here.

Parents Never Rest
by KaDi

Comment:
A tad dark and requiring a bit more contrast. Love the action feel of this shot with one of the parents flying off. Any idea what species of Wren is portrayed?

Calm Before The Storm
by Cooz

Comment:
Nice shot, but too much of a green/cyan cast. The highlights on the cheek and beak are blown out all the way too. Strong composition.

Sweet Pea
by LesleyNelson

Comment:
Nicely done, but underlit. Need just a tad more light to bring out more detail in the bird.

Hey Buddy, No Trespassing!
by Moose101

Comment:
Really seems like the first bird is yelling at you. LOL!

Hooo whoo you looking at ?
by froglet

Comment:
Challenging light conditions.