Two-striped Grasshopper
by wildiris

Comment:
Congratulations on placing 4th. The vibrant yellow of the grasshopper against the deep green of the stem creates a captivating visual tension, enhanced by the artistic blur of the background. The details are impressive.

Aposemitism
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Congratulations on the yellow ribbon. The spotted lanternfly's outstretched wings reveal a spectacular color palette of bright red, electric blue, and deep black that contrasts beautifully with the veined green of the leaf. The insect's diagonal positioning on the leaf adds movement to the photo while maintaining a clean and informative structure. Congratulations again.

Skipper
by glad2badad

Comment:
Congratulations on the red ribbon. The velvety texture of the butterfly's body and the subtle patterns on its wings are captured with impressive precision.
The background blur (bokeh) perfectly highlights the main subject, creating a soft and natural ambiance. Beautiful work.

Hiding from the World
by cools98

Comment:
Congratulations on your 5th place. This photo is absolutely charming! The little squirrel's gesture, with its paw raised over its eye, gives an almost human impression—as if it's surprised, shy, or thinking. It's these fleeting, expressive moments that make wildlife photography so captivating.

Mother's love
by wildiris

Comment:
Congratulations on yellow ribbon. There's a real narrative here, a pause in the wild, a moment of connection. It's rare to capture animals in such an expressive and gentle pose. This image could illustrate the beauty of family bonds in nature, or simply remind us that even the most independent creatures have their moments of tenderness. Very nice capture.

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Mo-o-o-m-m-m! We Want Breakfast!!
by MaryO

Comment:
Congratulations on yellow ribbon. The eye is naturally guided to the center of the action—the mother's beak touching a baby's. This is the point of connection, the heart of the photo. It's an image that speaks of care, transmission, and the cycle of life. It could illustrate a story, a nature awareness campaign, or simply be admired for its raw beauty. Good work

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Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala)
by roz

Comment:
Congratulations on winning the red ribbon. The deep black background brings out the details of the plumage and the bright colors of the beak and legs. It's a more dramatic, almost cinematic atmosphere. The feathers are rendered with remarkable finesse you can almost feel their softness and density. It's a very expressive, almost majestic photo. It evokes vigilance, solitude, or even discreet nobility. Congratulations

Message edited by author 2025-08-11 15:21:17.

Flight of the Hummingbird
by tjbel05

Comment:
Congratulations on winning the red ribbon. A hummingbird in flight, captured with impressive clarity on the body. The framing is dynamic, with the hummingbird facing right, giving a sense of freedom and momentum. The soft, circular bokeh creates a serene, almost ethereal ambiance, enhancing the beauty of the suspended moment.
Congratulations again

Rush Hour
by vawendy

Comment:
Congratulations on the top 5. This composition is spectacular. Succeeding in taking a flight of birds in a splendid setting of colors (Golden Hours) requires talent and the result is proof of your talent. Bravo for this magnificent composition

First snowfall
by wildiris

Comment:
Congratulations on the top 5. I have an admiration for trees and particularly in winter because it reveals a unique structure. In this composition, you managed to present their structures. The elements in the foreground are not distracting, on the contrary, it gives an asset to appreciate the whole thing. Well seen. Well done !