Sam Never Could Follow Directions
by vawendy

Comment by Refocused:
Well done. My pick for the blue.

Dinner Thief
by vawendy

Comment by kasaba:
This is such a cute picture. Congrats. Perfect models :-)

Sam Never Could Follow Directions
by vawendy

Comment by spencelg:
Wow. This is fabulous. What a great find or setup.

Wgt: 6.4 oz, Length: 6-7.5 inches, Flight Speed 31-40 mph
by vawendy

Comment by MaryO:
SO hard to capture a swallow in flight. One of my Holy Grail birds. Good detail but it looks a little soft to my eye.

Dinner Thief
by vawendy

Comment by roz:
two wonderful models .. doesnt get much better than this ..
and in my opinion they are the perfect distance apart ..
i can imagine how difficult this was to stage .. just having one animal do what you want can be hit and miss .. mainly miss with me and toddy .... so i take my hat off to you .. your photography skills, your patience and creating this for the challenge ..
many congratulations on an extremely endearing and unforgettable image and top five .. :)

A Sleuth of Bears
by vawendy

Comment by snaffles:
cool. love blackfield work

Dinner Thief
by vawendy

Comment by Neat:
Perfect models Wendy perfect!

Dinner Thief
by vawendy

Comment by jomari:
Love it! My pick for the blue. (You can come and train my dog any time you like.)

The Loss
by vawendy

Comment by Lydia:
"So I checked about 1am last night after rollover, and I think it's the first time I ever thought "sh*t!!" when I saw a blue ribbon. :)"

hahaha! Your problem makes me smile.

This is lovely in every way I can find, Wendy!

Congratulations on your win!

Farne Islands -- National Trust
by vawendy

Comment by MaryO:
Puffins!! Cuteness overload :-) And that guy up front is clearly a very successful fisherman.