Out of the Shadows
by scalvert

Comment by Jutilda:
That is so good. Perfect focus on those eyes and whiskers. Love the paw crawling out of the frame. :D

Out of the Shadows
by scalvert

Comment by jgirl57:
Top ribbon winner! Makes him look like hes jumping out of the picture!

Split Decision
by scalvert

Comment by kiwinick:
good expression great photo

Split Decision
by scalvert

Comment by CNovack:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

Now that is either fantastic muscle control or something is/akin to Bells Palsy. If the later, awesome that you are brave, remain in good spirits and seeing the positive- it goes a long way. If it is supreme muscle control - Wow! The lighting and details are great in this portrait. There are great catch lights in the eyes that shows a cheerful sparkle. You have two asymmetrical subjects in the photo: the first is the 'emotions' on the face and the second is the thumbs up & thumbs down. This has very clearly met the challenge and is well done - should be in the top ten.

Treehugger
by scalvert

Comment by littlemav:
I am so glad you got this shot! I have a male and female in my woods, I get glances at them and hear them do that crazy woody woodpecker call, but I've yet to get close enough to see much less photograph one! Thanks for this!!!! Congrats on the high score (YA TURD) LOL

Treehugger
by scalvert

Comment by KarenNfld:
Best in the challenge - stunning!!

Treehugger
by scalvert

Comment by armando_m:
wow
outstanding colors and detail

I've yet to see an image of wood pecker that is not vertical

Fluffin' a Puffin
by scalvert

Comment by Ja-9:
Shannon, can you please give me more information on Machias Seal Island, Maine. I'm going this summer to Maine and I'm looking for a tour to take us out to one of the islands and I've only been able to find one tour that "goes to an island with the Puffins"...And information will be appreciated...

In Living Color
by scalvert

Comment by streetpigeon:
Puts Tiffany to shame.

In Living Color
by scalvert

Comment by Ja-9:
such detail