VERTIGO
by TommyMoe21

Comment by allisonh:
Love the photo even tho no distortions

Big Black Bird In Bryce
by TommyMoe21

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the Critique club

An unappealing image that meets the challenge

Although your image is very accomplished and has been warmly received by the voters, I am one of the minority for whom it does not appeal. I do recognise that there has been some degree of skill employed in producing the end result and I do like the sheen on the bird̢۪s feathers but the overall end result is just not working for me however I try to perceive it. I feel it is probably not meant to be taken seriously but if it is, I apologise, but this is my dilemma, I am left unconvinced either way, sorry.

Thanks for your submission

Big Black Bird In Bryce
by TommyMoe21

Comment by Lydia:
Congrats on TT! He makes me smile.

Big Black Bird In Bryce
by TommyMoe21

Comment by tnun:
ha. bigger in Bryce.

Big Black Bird In Bryce
by TommyMoe21

Comment by nam:
Raven, I suppose. I saw a lot of them there - actually wanted to get a shot like this :)

Big Black Bird In Bryce
by TommyMoe21

Comment by Lydia:
LOL! This is so fun! I love the "in my faceness" of it.

Big Black Bird In Bryce
by TommyMoe21

Comment by clickodak:
Nice animal portrait I give 8 Very colorful

Grabbing Some Lunch
by TommyMoe21

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that contributes well to the free study

A great action shot that is I suspect the result of many hours dedication as opposed to simply being in the right place at the right time. These are always going to be very appealing, certainly to me anyway. I like that you have chosen not use too high a shutter speed and left some inference of motion in his wingtips that works really well for me. My only two preferences would be for a little less blueness of the water, I think it would have worked better in its natural state. The other thing is that it is a little too tightly cropped, it would be preferable to have room for the bird to fly into. The execution of the shot itself is excellent and you deserve every credit for accuracy and timing.

A respectable score, well done and, thank you for your entry.

Grabbing Some Lunch
by TommyMoe21

Comment by Kroburg:
Fantastic catch!

Grabbing Some Lunch
by TommyMoe21

Comment by Abra:
There are Sea Eagles around where I live and yet I've yet to see one catch a fish, let alone photo it. Nice capture.