A Fly-By Shooting
by quiche

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A stuffed bird? A really cool idea for a photo, but the silhouetted background isn't really a strong enough feature to do the photo full justice, I feel. Lighting on the bird is good - flash, I take it, although it has resulted in a rather super-imposed feel.
Revisiting this I wonder if the photo as presented was shot outside in its etirity, or if the landscape background is a pre-taken photo backdrop?

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by bobonacus

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Aysgarth Lower Falls? I used to live in the village as a child and spent many happy days down here.

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by bobonacus

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I haven't had many opportunities to get out to the Dales this year (I am assuming it is the Dales?), but this is just what I envisage trying to capture - so far with limited success (read no success). Perhaps I need to experiment some more with HDR.
In to my favourites!

Alpine spring
by Melethia

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Top 10 in a Free Study - that is so awesome! And a really fabulous photo too, probably my favourite of the Top 10.

In-Flight Hazard
by tdevoe

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That is something I have never seen before - excellent timing, and just as well you weren't standing directly underneath! I love the way the second goose seems to be doing an emergency braking manouvre...

Antique Spoons
by luvmyaussie

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Very artfully presented. The sepia toning shows the textures to full advantage - a photo I have thoroughly enjoyed viewing.

"Getting so much better all the time" (Lennon/Mc Cartney)
by jjbeguin

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Beautifully observed -I love the play of light, and how the delicateness of the net curtains contrasts with the rather gruff exterior of the elderly gentleman, bumping to 10.

Out in the Cold
by jodis_eva

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One of my favourite of the challenge - every element of this works together. Bumping to 9.

Growl ! Snarl ! Woof ? Oh hell.... just back off ! Alright !
by MAKamyk

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Blimey, that's close! Well framed and composed, although eye contact would elivate it into the next league. I suspect I would prefer this photo in either colour or B&W - perhaps you have some in your portfolio - I look forward to checking after the voting has finished.

Southwick
by krgl

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The woods are lovely, with really good textural detail, but I find my eyes drawn to the highlights on the deer, which on my monitor appear blown.