Silky sunset
by Gudjonotto

Comment by ambaker:
Critique Club Breview

Color Saturation and Hue: colors are realistic, saturation is not overly done, and hues appear accurate for the subject.

Focus and depth of field: focus is tack sharp and depth of field is quite deep, which is well suited to the subject.

Brightness and contrast: both are well done, but dynamic range seems a tiny bit short. This results in a burned out area around the sun.

There is also a tiny bit of lens flare observable in the middle of the beach near the bend in the stream.

Subjective: this is an excellent image, as noted by the top three finish. I feel like I can almost feel the granularity of the sand. The use of a slow shutter speed adds to the image. Though I have to admit I do not associate the sea shore with silence. Still, excellent work, and congratulations on a well deserved ribbon.

Flights away
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Tiberius:
the log captures my attention more then the bird. the slight blur of the wings does not help

Flights away
by Gudjonotto

Comment by SeanPresher:
Composition is good, Good DOF. Nice display of feathers :)

Flights away
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Melethia:
Very nice action shot and an intriguing bird.

Flights away
by Gudjonotto

Comment by SaraR:
Excellent!

Flights away
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Penny Lane:
wow look at the beak! Nice action.

Flights away
by Gudjonotto

Comment by nam:
Fantastic moment, focus, detail, color, composition. Love this one.

Silky sunset
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Lydia:
This got a 9 from me during voting.

Congratulations on your ribboN!

Silky sunset
by Gudjonotto

Comment by grahamgator:
Beautiful light; congrats on the ribbon.

Silky sunset
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Barroness:
Congratulations!
This image has a wonderful calming effect.