Pelican Profile
by owen

Comment by graphicfunk:
An authoritative capture with great clarity and texture. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.

Ready
by owen

Comment by graphicfunk:
Alert and panting! 7

Precision Landing
by owen

Comment by philup:
This is one of the best birds/wildlife shots I have ever seen! Congratulations on the blue!

Precision Landing
by owen

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
brilliantly captured.
well done and congratulations

Ready
by owen

Comment by carlosm:
Nice shot! Too bad the tail was waggin' and got in the way :-)

Ready
by owen

Comment by Elaine:
I like the angle of the face, but wish it had even lighting. The tail is somewhat distracting.

Ready
by owen

Comment by MaryO:
Would like a little more light on that other eye; great expression.

Blown Away
by owen

Comment by glad2badad:
This is a cool shot. I like the high contrast that you've achieved by using late/early day natural light. The blowing sand (dirt) is an appropriate touch for this challenge. One minor complaint; seeing as this is an advanced challenge I would have considered cloning out the top of that building (water tower?) in the background that's poking above the treeline. The eye is naturally drawn to it and that takes away from the overall impact of this wonderful photo. Anyway, best of luck to you in the challenge.

Ready
by owen

Comment by Claya:
Not sure what that is coming out behind the right ear, but it's distracting in an otherwise pretty darn nice shot.

Blown Away
by owen

Comment by posthumous:
bold, bright, beautiful. 10