(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment:
Wow, now that is tack sharp! Look at all that detail. Superbly done. A ribbon-winner for sure.

Portrait of a Falcon
by mexico

Comment:
Way too bright and the background seems to have been cut out or completely burnt out. The edge of the bird along the background just doesn't feel right.

Freedom
by aerogurl

Comment:
He's probably caged. The title will undoubtedly draw you some flack. Good standard eagle headshot. Background seems to be bleeding into the feathers around his head.

The Guardian
by tyt2000

Comment:
Words escape me, but I love this one. Not sure if this is a partial desaturation: if so, it's a very, very effective one. Great work.

Black swans
by Shaman

Comment:
You captured this at the perfect moment! Composition is superb and colours are very good with no overbearing blown-out highlights. This is going to do very well.

Threatened National Bird
by internerd2k

Comment:
Highlights on the top of his head are blown out.

Dans l'attente
by muur88

Comment:
Left pigeson: "Ummm, Frank? I don't think he has any french fries."
Right Pigeon: "Quiet George! I think I can see his wallet from here."

Excellent capture! Fits the challenge perfectly. I love the wide distortion effect. This must have been taken with a super-wide. Composition is also quite good. This is scoring high in my book.

The Great Hypnochicken
by dahkota

Comment:
Looks like he's conducting an orchestra: "Ok! And a one, and a two..."

Kookaburra
by mrmorris

Comment:
Wow! Love he sharpness on this one. Muted colours are also superb wih no blown highlights. Great job.

What!
by shocknurse1

Comment:
It's Don King's bird!