Morning Call
by RolandB

Comment:
Looks like this is straight out of National Geographic. Very picturesque scene. Beautifully composed. Great job. 9

American Tree Sparrow
by Beagleboy

Comment:
Man, there are some good bird shots in this challenge! (And this is no exception!) Stunning clarity and wonderful DOF. Love the natural color tones and the warm lighting against the cold background. Outstanding job. Bumping up. 10

Sanderlings Wintering at the Pacific Coast
by edmeng

Comment:
This shot is just wonderful. Brings back such great memories for me - there's nothing more peaceful in the world than a scene like the one you have represented here. And you've done it beautifully. The lighting is perfect, the reflections are great, the composition is lovely... Bumping up. 10

Hand over the anchovies and nobody gets hurt.
by studio1graphics

Comment:
Ya don't often see the pelican from the front-on angle in a photo. Definitely a unique pose - and one that works well here. Beautiful reflection too (although I'd love to see more of it). Great focus and color. 9

Canvas-Back Duck
by docurrie

Comment:
Beautiful shot. Simple and graceful in its lines and color tones. Really nice composition (and I even like the border). 9

The Big Horns
by bruski

Comment:
Amazing shot. Good focus & DOF, terrific color tones, a really beautiful capture - they have such other-worldly eyes. Looks like a very natural environment too. Great job. 9

Olive-backed Sunbird
by zerocusa

Comment:
I don't think I've ever seen this breed of bird before, and you captured such a stunning shot of them! This is truly a remarkable image. Love the motion blur and the feather fan of the wings. The lighting is wonderful and the focus/DOF is dead on. The crop may be a tad tight, but it allows the viewer a much closer look. Really top-notch work. Bumping up... 10

heron landing
by coolhar

Comment:
Looks like he's actually taking off, but who cares... Beautiful capture! Fantastic focus & DOF. Terrific natural earthy tones. Great job.

South Indian Monkey
by Falc

Comment:
Don't know if this is actually in the wild or not, but it sure looks like it is. Wonderful expression & pose captured - the lighting is terrific. Great job. 9

Night Stalker
by labuds

Comment:
Ya know... The eyes really make this seem like it's taken in the wild. I don't know if it is or not, but it's a stunning shot. Have to give you the benefit of the doubt - fantastic job. 9