Gear Down, Flaps Out
by pinback

Comment:
LOl this one is funny, the one on the left looks like he has forgotten how to fly and was thrown from a plane, impressive you got 2 flying birds, I had hard enough time getting one!

Untitled
by tomlewis1980

Comment:
This is a great capture, too bad did n't get wing in, not that it matters, is still really sharp, close and has great lighting and tones. After spending many hours this week trying for a good shot of a flying bird I know how hard it is!!

Hovering hummer...natures helicopter..
by jetstar

Comment:
The bird is great here, sharp, clear. The background while slightly blurred is still a bit busy unfortunately (probably camera limitation). well done

Bearly Breathing
by dan_pendleton

Comment:
I think this is a wonderful shot, I really love it, the bubbles are fabulous, his expression and composition are good too. What I really want to know though, is... did you bring windex and cleaning supplies to the zoo?? The glass at our zoo/aquarium is always fingerprinted ect... how did you get it so clear still??? good work

Lights Out
by Imagineer

Comment:
Hmm at first I thought this was a macro shot of a lightbulb some how, but on second look I see the 'lights' in the background amd then there is white light, from a flash perhaps??, I think any shot that holds my attention as long as yours has deserves a good score, though I am sure you will get the barrage of 'not topic' comments, I find lots to look at here, interesting well done shot.

silent energy
by Pep Ventosa

Comment:
Did well to freeze the 'action' while blurring the background. Nice shot.

Leading the Pack
by RiderGal

Comment:
Good capture, with the ball being just off the ground, good work on the DOF, I took some similar shots that just did nt work. Your shot is clear and showing movement, not easy, well done.

Aerobatics - Stunt Flying
by Morgan

Comment:
I suspect folks will tell you this is not a sport, but I think it is a great shot, the curve of the smoke and the blue color are freat, it is a clean shot, the light is hitting the back of plane and smoke area nicely too. Well done.

Freedom of Thought - giving it a chance
by jjbeguin

Comment:
I can't believe this shot ended up where it did, I expected it in the top 3, or at least 10. It was such a creative take on this challenge. I like the 'other objects' a tube (going down the tube perhaps?) And the giant dead flower, such symbol of true beauty being replaced (to me anyway). Thanks for the thought provoking image, sorry it did not fair too well.

Fading Freedom
by GeneralE

Comment:
I like your 'statement', and while i see why needed to be 'faded' I wish was little less so was more visible image, still one of my favorites in this challenge.