Reaching for the Stars
by darnok

Comment:
haha! This tree keeps reappearing! Though I can see why -- it's a wonderful tree. (not voting yet, just looking right now.)

primary control
by whiteroom

Comment:
This one makes me laugh every time I look at it! Great shot! (not voting, just commenting)

sea gull
by whiterook

Comment:
I like the over saturated sky -- it's quite a cool look. I'm not convinced about how red/orange the bird is, however. I'd be curious to see how it would look with the reds taken down a tad. (just looking, not voting)

Ascension
by hihosilver

Comment:
Ok, since I'm not voting in this challenge, and it's driving me up the wall, I'm awarding bluebirds to my 10 favorite shots. I'll post them in the posthumous awards thread after the challenge is over, but I just couldn't wait until then!

I said on another shot that I liked the dreamlike quality. This is even dreamier! Wonderful color. Awesome shot! Incredible background! Very nice!!

Here's a bluebird:

Swoop
by Magnumphotography

Comment:
Excellent shot! Love the ruffles in the feathers on the top of the wings. Love the subtlety of the purple on the face and neck. Beautifully done! (not voting, just looking)

Gullable
by Nobody

Comment:
The background is spectacular in this shot! Love the movement! Aren't laughing gulls great? (not voting, just commenting)

I Catch You
by kannewurf

Comment:
Excellent capture! What a great moment! Love the angle, as well. (not voting, just looking)

Motion Commotion
by nickyb

Comment:
What an intriguing feeder! I've never seen one like that. The blur on the bird is actually quite interesting. I'd be interested to see what it would look like without the right 1/5 of the shot. The brighter oranges don't add that much, and draw the eye. (just looking, not voting)

Birds in flight, and in fight
by OriginalTake

Comment:
Seagulls and geese? What a combination! Ours don't usually hang out together. :) Fun capture! (not voting, just commenting)

Showoff!
by PennyStreet

Comment:
I love this shot. I just love when the wings are in this type of position -- I find it so fascinating. B&W was the perfect choice for this. Highly enjoyable! (not voting, just commenting)