Dove on ivy throne
by tinkie2010

Comment:
Isn't is neat how birds instinctively position themselves directly behind something that will mess up the shot? Really nice DOF, and the feather detail is great! Bokeh is beautiful as well.

Got My Fish
by DrPhoto

Comment:
Nice shot, nearly perfect exposure and great shutter speed choice.

Personal Hygiene
by jimbone

Comment:
Very cool! This is one of my favorite images from this challenge!

I'll follow you, whereever life goes
by Judi

Comment:
Very neat image... I hope it ribbons.

Wood Stork
by fldave

Comment:
Very nice, there's no doubt this one is not tethered. Also, I like the crop here and the colors... This is a very nice image that fits all requirements of this challenge- no doubt it's a portrait, and no doubt it's wild... Yep, you've got a killer here, I hope this manages to ribbon, but the competition here is going to be STIFF!

The Wigeon
by Brent_S

Comment:
From the angle this can't be a 500mm shot, unless the shooter is on top of a rather tall building or hill..

Nice work getting this close.

Oh, and very nice shot too!

The Dangers of Frou Frou Drinks
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Redo this... Enter it in umbrella challenge :)

Anhinga
by Tammster

Comment:
Silhouette is nice. Very neat flight angle!

No More Opinions
by pointandshoot

Comment:
Is your title asking for no more opinions? Or is that somehow applied to the bird? I should hope you aren't telling other people to keep their opinions to themselves as that is the whole point of this isn't it?

In any case, I really like low-key images, however I'm not a fan of backside shots... Still, pretty nice (hope my opinions aren't the ones you are talking about... If they are PM me, and I'll say things.)

Against the gravity
by mqnaufal

Comment:
Very neat! I like the DOF and bokeh... That bright spot on his head didn't help your score though.. (although it didn't hurt it as badly as you might think ;) )