Light and Shadows
by ikopanas

Comment:
I really like the minimalist look, awesome image. (But I agree with the others that the frame detracts.)

Tri-Color Heron
by MelonMusketeer

Comment:
This bird seems to be more neck than anything else!

Soaring
by MaryO

Comment:
Nicely captured feather patterns.

I would concur about this more likely being a Coopers hawk.

hanging out.jpg
by rodneyg

Comment:
Nice details on the stripes of their heads/necks.

Turkey Vulture
by scottieham

Comment:
The wing tips are awesome.

[Reminds self not to sit still too long for fear it will mistake me for its next meal.]

IMGP7143a.jpg
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Great details. Like how you got everything of importance in focus.

Butterfly 821742
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Great colors and patterns. Good looking butterfly.

BTW, wonder if a little bit of judicious selective sharpening of the front of the butterfly might be worth a try.

Green Heron
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Very well done. Like the patterns on the wing especially.

Regarding the "blob" in the left lower corner, it should be easy to clone out -- this way you would not have to lose that corner like you would if you crop.

Waspish Love
by MaryO

Comment:
"What's Love Got To Do With It" by Tina Turner

You must understand
That the touch of your hand
Makes my pulse react
That it's only the thrill
Of boy meeting girl
Opposites attract

It's physical
Only logical
You must try to ignore
That it means more than that

etc

I am not an entymologist, but I am not sure love is part of their biology. :-)

Nice capture.

Gray Catbird
by scottieham

Comment:
Nice and sharp. And I agree the eye is great. Nicely done.

BTW, the background twigs would be quite easy to clone out and this would really take this image over the top.