The ear is the avenue to the heart (Voltaire)
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
Seven in a FS is very hard to get. Actually, seven in ANY challenge is quite a 'challenge' to get.

This is good. And interesting. I like the ears heart.

But, competing with FS entries will always be tougher than the usual competition. :)

It's good and sharp, amazingly so for 'two' shots. Congrats on a fine FS score!

Libellula lydia
by mgsmith53

Comment:
The DOF and sharpness and processing are all spot on I think, Mike.

Perhaps this would have scored more highly if it had been taken from the side. NOT an easy thing to do, change positions and not have them fly away, I know, but maybe it would have helped the body stand out more from the background if it were against the green instead of the brown?

I like it, regardless. The wings are very detailed.

king
by shoggy

Comment:
Wow! This is such a good image. I like the unusual composition and how up-close we are to him.

I'm not sure how many zoos would use a BW image to advertise, though... Seems like they'd need the immediate 'wow factor' to grab the viewers attention right away. Not voting.

Nature Up Close
by scooter88

Comment:
How TOO CUTE is this? Adorable!

Here's Looking at You
by kellyo

Comment:
The text is lost in the shadows a bit, but the image is sharp and adorable. Not voting.

Virginia Safari Park
by SJCarter

Comment:
LOL! Too cute! I'd like to go here... I like the processing. Perfect. Not voting.

Whipsnade Animal Park
by MAK

Comment:
What a wonderful ad! I like the black negative space. Well done. Not voting.

Make a Friend Today!
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Adorable! This would make any child this age want to go see... Not voting.

Look out for London Zoo!
by TiN

Comment:
LOL @ her expression. I'm not sure how many zoos would use a BW image in an ad, though... seems like it should 'pop' to get the viewer's attention right away... for an ad. Not voting.

Wild Thing
by k9logic

Comment:
I like the image. Good pose, sharply focused and the black, non-intrusive background really works well here. I'm not sure how the non-zoo animal will go over with the voters, though. Not voting.