Come closer.
by optix

Comment:
Not very keen on the downward looking perspective, nor on the cut off rump. Focus on the eyes is good and the light is certainly interesting.

Hedgehog Haven
by madnz

Comment:
A lovely portrait of one of my favourite animals! It is a shame that the leaf comes across the hedgehog's face as that does detract from the impact somewhat, but nonetheless a photo I have very much enjoyed viewing.

Land, Sky and Water
by mexico

Comment:
My favourite of the challenge - a really lovely, quiet landscape.

Another Robin
by SaraR

Comment:
My poor little robin - every-one is laughing at you..... ;¬P

Roe deers on the bush
by GiorgioBaruffi

Comment:
A super photo of these Roe deer. I see these from time to time here in England, but they are very shy and skittish - most of the photos are of their white backsides disappearing into woodland! With this photo I particularly like the way each of the deer is looking in a different direction - I wonder if this is a sort of herd instinct, covering all bases in the watch for danger and predators.

Pine Siskin
by patio127

Comment:
I have been trying to get a decent photo of a garden bird coming in to land, but with no success. Seeing your photo I feel inspired to keep trying. Did you use flash? Good work!

Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment:
These birds are so powerful looking.

Wow, I have just read your description - considering their lack of wings they do certainly look fiercely proud, and in remarkably good condition.

Wish We Were All Here
by MelonMusketeer

Comment:
Beautifully clear water - the shores of the UK don't look like that!

Blue Heron
by fldave

Comment:
Is it really that colour?! These are so unlike the Grey herons we get here in the UK. What sort of size are they? The British heron stands about 4 foot tall - this looks quite a lot smaller, but I don't know the vegetation, so scale is difficult to judge.

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by jomari

Comment:
What a funny little tuft this duck has, rather like a pom-pom stuck on the back of it's head. Seeing the variety of wildlife from parts of the world I am never likely to visit is one of the things I enjoy aboiut this side challenge.