The Resurgence of the Osprey
by vawendy

Comment by doremi:
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I can understand your sadness about the baby osprey. I have also been following a pair of nesting ospreys & have noted a web site that may interest you. Quite a few of these sturdy platforms have been built by the gov. of Ontario ( the pair that I have been watching have built their nest on one). A few years ago a pair had been nesting on a hydro pole nearby & one had been electrocuted, so a platform was built & has had Osprey's every season since! Looking at your picture of the nest on the sign makes me think that one of these platforms would be a much safer nesting site. Perhaps the rangers will be interested.

I really enjoyed looking at your beautiful photos!

Silver Dollar Diner, Newport News, VA
by vawendy

Comment by bob350:
One of my favorites in this challenge. The gleaming black and white conversion fits perfectly with "Silver", the composition is well-planned particularly with camera lower than stand-up height, and including a person lends interest.

Silver Dollar Diner, Newport News, VA
by vawendy

Comment by Leo:
Pretty sweet pic of a diner. I like how the chair backs are "uniform" in facing toward you (don't know if it was happen stance or orchestrated...). I like the composition of filling the frame (not much wasted space). I like how the viewer is lead down the counter chairs to the table. My pick of the challenge. (Just curious though, maybe an outtake in color for comparison...)

Seeing Eye to Eye?
by vawendy

Comment by overboard:
completely awesome.

bs3
by vawendy

Comment by jagar:
Nice photo Wendy, has a lovely feel to, not quite Ben's style but nice none the less.

Etiquette Lesson #24: How to use a fork
by vawendy

Comment by ndistress:
This is a personal thing, & maybe it's because of where I'm from... but all the squirrels make me feel...*blech*
On to the photo- I like the choice in depth of field here. The sharpened fur of the arms and face are a nice contrast to the tail.

Etiquette Lesson #24: How to use a fork
by vawendy

Comment by Chandi:
I think you hit upon the right idea!! Train a cute squirrel to do what you want for 6 months, then use the squirrel to ace the challenges for the next 6 months! lol. I can't honestly imagine how you do so well with squirrels. This one's too cute - cuter than the Absolut challenge. And the title!! Perfect!

Silver Dollar Diner, Newport News, VA
by vawendy

Comment by giantmike:
Great shot. The black and white works very well, and the inclusion of people really adds something.

Silver Dollar Diner, Newport News, VA
by vawendy

Comment by littlemav:
This is the shot I went out to get at our local Steak n Shake, So I am beyond jealous! LOL I had the whole thing invisioned just like this... So since You did my idea and my idea was perfection, well I can only give you a 10!
( they wouldn't let me shoot inside, Last burger I'll be eating there!!!!)

Silver Dollar Diner, Newport News, VA
by vawendy

Comment by Tiny:
Processing fits this image a treat.