Jumper
by raish

Comment:
You probably don't want to hear this, but I like this outtake much better than your entry.

Danged if you do, danged if you don't sometimes - eh? ;^)

mighty aphrodite
by Skip

Comment:
Well I finally called one right. Of course you made it an easy call with this shot Skip! Congrats!!! ;^)

Fly By
by jessebradley

Comment:
Smooth. That's the first impression I get. You've stopped the motion just fine. This image feels kind of documentary. Like it belongs in a book or website with a description of the plane underneath. Not a bad thing overall, just not a 'wow - this is exciting' reaction to this image. Sorry. JMO of course. ;^) Best of luck to you in the challenge.

glide
by roba

Comment:
Wonderful bird. You've stopped the motion just fine. The image overall feels quite flat like you need some additional contrast. The subject is also on the soft side, a little sharpening would probably really make this eagle stand out. Good luck in the challenge.

Are You Ready For Some Football?
by brimac

Comment:
It's ok. My first impression. Sorry. The image is technically fine overall, but nothing giving that 'wow' impression. Know what I mean? Not that you have much control over the background in this scenario, but I think for this image to really work the player should be a little more isolate. JMO of course. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Kestrel
by agwright

Comment:
Wow! That's sharp! Great detail in the face, eyes, and beak. Would like to see it a bit brighter...feels a tad underexposed. But that's my only real complaint. Nice job and good luck in the challenge.

Salute to the Rising Sun
by swallace

Comment:
Clever title to a well shot image. Several duck/water shots in here. You've captured this one with some nice lighting, no motion blur, and the image is well focused. Job well done. Good luck in the challenge.

Back Flip
by Firsty

Comment:
Oh yeah...here we go. Well done! Great composition. Good focus. Lighting is on the money. Cool background with the cloudy sky, and hey, get this...no motion blur! Hooray! ;^) Should see this one on the front page come rollover on Monday. Congrats in advance!

Gull In Flight
by Fromac

Comment:
Well composed with the bird flying into the frame. Good detail on the bird as it's well focused and not blurred at all. I think the only thing that's going to hurt you is the chosen subject...there are a lot of seagull shots. Not saying that's right or wrong...just making an observation. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

A Flight In The Woods
by toddgray

Comment:
Pretty bird...nice panning shot. Only bummer is that the bird isn't really in focus as you have some blur on the bird. So close! Panning shots are difficult to achieve without blurring the subject. I do like the rich color in the background. It really helps make the white bird stand out. Best of luck to you in the challenge.