Mockingbird
by nova

Comment by madcrabber:
What if you cropped of the top half and cloned out that top inrtuding branch leaving a more horizontal image? -7-

Mockingbird
by nova

Comment by CzechMan:
Very cute.

Mockingbird
by nova

Comment by cresus:
Beautiful picture...very well composed. The skyis not blown out and the exposure of the bird looks perfect. Very nice.

Mockingbird
by nova

Comment by Kavey:
Nice capture and I particularly like your composition. That use of negative space above works well and I do like that lone branch thrusting in from the left. Nice detail in the bird and the catchlight in the eye is just right.

Mockingbird
by nova

Comment by Bear_Music:
"I hate my verses, every line, every word;
Oh, pale and brittle pencils, ever to try
one grass-blade's curve, or the throat of one bird
that clings to twig, ruffled against grey sky!"

ΓΆ€” Robinson jeffers

Nice capture!

Sad End for a Classic
by nova

Comment by jsas:
The tone is great, love it.

Servant's Quarters
by nova

Comment by nova:
Six months later I have come back to this image and considered the many comments both in favor of and opposition to the border I selected. With the passage of a little time I conclude that while I respect all opinions to the contrary, I think the border works and I'm glad I added it. Sure would have liked to top a "6" with this image, but that notwithstanding, I'm glad I submitted it as I did. Thanks for the comments.

The Skateboarders
by nova

Comment by Cutter:
wonderful emotion and image all around. Even though not a skateboarder, I think I, as well as "we", can understand the emotions of all involved. And isn't that what candid photography, let alone all art, is all about?

Safe At First
by nova

Comment by Skip:
nice capture, ray! yeah, we both know you were asking a bit too much out of that lens...i know of a mint condition 300mm f/2.8 that retails for $3700 that can be had for about a grand less--any interest?

it does appear that you did well with those who stopped long enough to comment; my guess is that the detail you lost from the cropping is what did you in in the end. valiant effort, though!

Safe At First
by nova

Comment by graphicfunk:
A good capture with nice action.