LR-1092.jpg
by Prash

Comment:

While I take several shots of birds myself, I often find myself critical of others' bird shots, as generally they seem to be "cookie cutter", or very similar. A lot of landing/taking off shots with great crisp detail, I find them rather dull.

This image is an exception. I love the crop, the sharp detail, and the "attitude" of the subject. The part of the bird making up the bokeh is also pleasing to the eye, but maybe I would try pulling back on the brightness to ease the blown highlights (a term taught to me by paulbtw..thanks again!) Overall this shot grabbed me immediately while browsing the portfolio and I felt compelled to comment on it.

GSOH
by mikeee

Comment:
oops hit button twice.

Message edited by author 2010-06-21 06:32:17.

GSOH
by mikeee

Comment:
one of the first challenges i voted on, and almost certainly my first 9 i ever gave. nice job

Athabasca_0015_small
by Strikeslip

Comment:
breath-taking

The Discount Surgeon
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
just passing by after a peer mentioned a discount surgeon. love this photo.

Fisherman's Memories
by Pascal

Comment:
nice shot 7

Beyond the Sea
by Nordiy

Comment:
the blown out sky keeps pulling my eye toward it 6

All In for the Night
by chalice

Comment:
the noise detracts from an otherwise beautiful shot 6

Air Nautique
by Lydia

Comment:
very cool capture not sure about the processing looks a little heavy 7

Canoe...Canoe
by tfarrell23

Comment:
double take challenge outtake? :D nice shot and crop still trying to decide if i like the b&w....7