Blackbird On Blue
by Hipychik

Comment:
I find this one fascinating. Absolutely perfect choice of background color and I also love the border -- it sets it off nicely. What a great idea, great shot, and wonderful processing! (not voting, just commenting)

Graceful Mission
by SandyP

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!

You already know what I think about this shot. I think it's spectacular! Your egrets are truly awesome! Here's a bluebird:

Homeward Bound
by Melethia

Comment:
Ok. Since I can't vote on this challenge -- I'm giving out bluebirds to my top ten favorites. I'll post them in the posthumous thread after the challenge is over -- but I just couldn't wait and had to start now.

What a wonderful shot! I love that you included some foreground in this image. I wouldn't have thought of it, and would have been tempted to crop it up. However, it really adds to this image and makes it as wonderful as it is!

Here's a bluebird -- and good luck in the challenge!!

Descent
by aprudhomme

Comment:
I find this quite interesting. I keep coming back and looking at it. I would have cropped in from the left a bit to get rid of the black blob in the top left corner. Very cool shot! (not voting, just looking :)

I'm outta of here.
by Lawton

Comment:
Lovely capture! I love all the browns in this shot. Excellent detail in the wings. Beautifully done. (not voting, just looking :)

intensity of peace
by bspurgeon

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!

Intensity is a perfect title for this one. It's very intense, yet peaceful at the same time. Love the background. Love the negative space. Very nice!! Here's a bluebird:

Last Take
by mRpOeT93

Comment:
I like shots from behind -- I think they tell an interesting story. I love the softness of the grey, and I like the feet. I would have been tempted to crop off the pole on the right. (not voting, just looking :)

Touching My Reflection
by Qiki

Comment:
What a fun shot! I love the red legs and the smoothness of the water. Great capture! What type of bird is this? (not voting, just looking :)

Looking For a Handout
by fluxn

Comment:
What a fun shot! Love the softness of the background. Great idea and well shot. :D (just looking, not voting.)

Robin II
by riot

Comment:
He's so beautiful! They also look much smaller than our robins.