Katydid
by Astro

Comment:
At first glance, I didn't see the katydid. Since he's blurry, he gets lost in the foilage. The flower has pretty colors

calmset
by abbi2b

Comment:
I know that you'll get a lot of comments on this and sorry about that...but you must turn off the date stamp on your camera. This is a BEAUTIFUL photo, but I know that it will not score as it should because everyone will pick on the time stamp.

Michigan Garter Snake
by connie

Comment:
Hmm...up close and personal! Nicely focused. Good detail and depth. Maybe just a little too bright on the back of his head. Good luck in the challenge.

Orange
by soldatbigras

Comment:
Unfortunately, it's hard to get close to these birds to get a nice clear shot, but it's a must. I can tell that you compensated by sharpening because it caused a lot of artifact that's fairly distracting. However, the colors are nice and I am able to see some detail in the markings of the robin. Good luck in the challenge.

Flabbergasted
by lionelm

Comment:
Now, how did you get this bird to pose so well for you and look right at the camera. Except maybe for the wing tips, I see no blurriness from action or movement. It's like he just hung there still as can be for you to take this shot. Excellent capture. I honestly can't find anything to complain about. Good luck in the challenge.

Duck
by jjim

Comment:
Might be just a tinsy bit blurry, but other than that a nice picture of this duck. Might be cropped just a little too tight especially in front of her...like she's getting suffocated by the border and is trapped. Her refection has also been severly cut off. Good luck in the challenge.

Alligator Alley
by ploogiea

Comment:
This seems just a tad overexposed in my opinion. Perhaps some adjustment to the contrast would bring out a little more color and detail. One thing that struck me when I saw this picture is how the alligators look as if they are smiling.

Owl
by jdw91479

Comment:
Ummm, I don't think the challenge met fake animals. Major points off for that, however above that, the "owl" is well lit in this picture and it's nicely focused.

Great Egret
by DennisF

Comment:
This is a lovely picture...however, the reflection in the water, which is nice, is in fact taking the attention away from the bird. Possibly, since he's a little out of focus, he gets lost. Perhaps sharpening just a little and toning down the color in the water would help in this instance.

I Like Big Butts and I Cannot Lie...
by dacrazyrn

Comment:
Oh, how funny! This appears to be buffalo...seems at least you could have gotten one to face forward. Anyway, once getting past the butts, the sky is lovely. Unfortunately, this picture well focused and lighting is appropriate. It definately meets the challenge.