Trio
by KMcC

Comment by ShutterPug:
lovely capture, just a tad over sharpened

Trio
by KMcC

Comment by Lydia:
7 from me.

Rust
by KMcC

Comment by Ja-9:
Well done...not a bad finish...

Rust
by KMcC

Comment by posthumous:
beautiful

Standing Guard
by KMcC

Comment by PenelopeK:
Welcome to DPC. Congratulations on the great finish in a FS.

I love the negative space and the stillness you have captures with this image. I agree with spiritualspatula that a bit of cloning on the branch near the bird's head would have added a bit to the composition. Looking forward to more of your submissions.

Standing Guard
by KMcC

Comment by KMcC:
Thank you all for your awesome comments and very helpful suggestions! I am excited to have joined the DPC family and learning more about taking and editing my photos!

Standing Guard
by KMcC

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Great bird shot. I would say that the halo on the tail in the shadow is noticeable, but to me, the branches interfering with the bird's head is more troublesome. To quote Zack Arias, "head in a clean spot." It's wildlife, so it may not have been possible, but right to the side to skirt this. Or, really, I think at least the bit going through the bird's head could be cloned. This way, it would actually add to the composition. In any case, a nicely seen shot, the vignette works well, but the bird/branch beard is distracting.

Rust
by KMcC

Comment by illini75:
I love the color on this.

"De Plane! De Plane!"
by KMcC

Comment by glad2badad:
Simple, bright, lively ... like it! :-)

Standing Guard
by KMcC

Comment by RayEthier:
This is an absolutely stunning image. I am particularly awe struck by the fact that this is only your second challenge and do earnestly believe that we will soon be seeing your images bearing ribbons.

Very nice indeed.

Ray