The Guardian
by tyt2000

Comment:
A little to contrasty to me. Love the capture, though.

Are you looking at me ?
by gaurawa

Comment:
Very nice. Crisp, clean, beautiful detail. Something I would expect to see in Nat'l Geo.
Beautiful job.

I found the drain plug!
by metoecus

Comment:
Wow. I love the point of view on this one. Gives it a very unique feel. Beautiful colors, great composition, wonderful textures in the water. And the title made me smile!

On Vacation
by neophyte

Comment:
Now that's just funny! Love the colors and contrasts. Great composition. How did you get them to look so satisfied with themselves? :)

(Cannot) Fly
by alsatia

Comment:
What a cosmically ugly birdling! Ugh! Boy does he look ticked off!
Wonderful, sharp detail and very nice color.

Kiss for Houdini
by joyinlight

Comment:
It's a pretty bird, and I _think_ I get what you're going for with the effects on the person, but I relly don't care for the look of it. It's disconcerting to the eye, and it almost looks like you've cut and pasted the bird into another, older picture. 8 for the bird itself, 4 for the rest of the pic, so ya get a 6 from me.

In Flight Meal
by kcuman

Comment:
The water in the upper left is too bright, causing you to lose detail in the bird. Makes me want my sunglasses. I also don't care for the fact that his feet are cut off. Otherwise, it's a good capture, and I like the sense of motion and immediacy that this gives me.

Bottoms Up
by Artan

Comment:
Made me smile. Nice composition, great lighting, really great capture.

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment:
Wonderful textures and colors. It's a bit annoying that the top of his head is cut off by the border.

Peacock: King of Birds
by kevrobertson

Comment:
If peacocks can be said to have an expression, you've caught it. Brilliant color, great composition.