American Values
by photom

Comment by lettyb:
I scored this photo high - it is a very good photo and a very good theme. This group is extremely liberal (but the do take nice photos!).
Welcome to DPC and keep entering!

Mating Dance?
by photom

Comment by rananculus:
This might win a ribbon. One of my favorites. I might spend the extra time to remove the sticks or leaves that are floating in the water under the highest bird. Also to right there looks like a couple specs of digital noise. Just a great shot. Good luck! 9

American Values
by photom

Comment by interlard:
A very apt title. There are no "values" represented in this picture at all. Just the worship of a piece of cloth.

Truly a diversion from the pursuit of real peace & justice.

Mating Dance?
by photom

Comment by doctornick:
Fantastic picture! 10

What lens did you use?

American Values
by photom

Comment by jmsetzler:
Don't let the bastards get ya down :)

Mating Dance?
by photom

Comment by Ivar:
Excellent timing on this one! The ripples and the light in the water make this picture along with the terrific capture of the birds! Very nice!

American Values
by photom

Comment by photom:
All: There is a story that a respected Jananese business man said "A complaint is like a gift from the Gods." Well - for this image the Gods were generous indeed. I truly apprecate all the comments.

I was very surprised to see the distribution of scores - getting each and every score from 1 to 10!

For those who thought it was a copy - I must tell you that it was my very first challenge entry as I had just discovered the site. So, it was not a copy, but an unfortunate retread of an overused theme. In retrospect, I should have looked around the site a lot more before I entered a challenge. (It would be a good idea to tell "newbies" this perhaps.)

I have sent Mr. Setzler a private message apologizing for not having the forsight to look around past challenges, favorites, etc.

Finally, for the many many non-American DPCers, I would like to say that I was not trying to be an "ugly American" by suggesting the American flag was a symbol of strength. Once again, shame on me for not being aware this is a truly international group.

Once again, THANK YOU ALL for the gifts!

Mating Dance?
by photom

Comment by Mick:
This is a beautiful photo! A 10 from me.

Mating Dance?
by photom

Comment by Toddh:
great capture, I love the way the two birds appear syncronised. this has a great "liquid gold" feel to it. Good composition too. Good Luck, Todd. 8

Stranger in the house
by photom

Comment by Go-KL:
Photographically an interesting composition. For this to work as serendipity there has to be a need for the observer to see why a button in this situation is desireable, which unfortunately I cannot see where it does.