Great Grey - Baited
by Enlightened

Comment:
I would hazard a guess this is a Ryan Magnumphotography shot but could easily be Enlightened. The intensity of this Owl species eyes is always a drawcard and it was indeed the first thing I noticed, despite the action of the wings and the landing, and then, bam, the mouse opened up a new dimension to the shot. Superb. What on earth a mouse is doing in a dead branch is beyond me, but I understand the skill needed to capture this and get it in focus and keep the bird un-cropped. VWD and will no doubt be Top 10 and possibly Top 3. This is my only 10 of the challenge despite stiff competition but I am biased toward BiF.

white souls that wander in the astral light
by rooum

Comment:
Fabulous photography. All just melds together. Light, angle, trees, and the look. 7.

Phantom of the North
by cdn1

Comment:
Wonderful and engaging eyes caught. Boring into my soul!
I'd say this was the same bird as another mouse catching entry. Perhaps not as powerful a shot but still technically very good in trying conditions. Wildlife needs to be rewarded especially when we go to these lengths to capture for others to enjoy. 7.
My guess the team of Ryan and Susan ( Magnumphotography and snaffles) bu could also be Enlightened

Cradled
by pamb

Comment:
Odd new take on an old style. Very impressive.

Snowed in til spring
by bauerfan71

Comment:
Post Card perfect.

Photographer and the Twelve Apostles
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Wonderful light and tones in PP.

Pre-mature
by Dennisheckman

Comment:
Weston. Very nice. Great deep blacks.

Balcony Birds
by jomari

Comment:
Aussie Galahs taking over! Nicely spotted.

The Call
by theluissales

Comment:
Pretty shot with a smooth and appealing green BG. Not easy to shoot black birds and the tone and detail is very good. Focus is bang on and a slight catch light rounds it off nicely.

Hurricane Point Hues
by jfritz27

Comment:
Lovely scape and I understand the naturalness of the sea spray but a slight haze reduction filter in PP would have given it some spunk/impact.