Up, Up and Away
by gedisa

Comment by bikefreak:
I can actually see the wind. As others have probably commented... the wires....

Up, Up and Away
by gedisa

Comment by sailracer_98:
This image looks like it had a heavy editing hand- like the contrast and birghtness were cranked up too much. I think this shot could be greatly improved by shooting with a different background. The blown out sky and multiple telephone lines cris-crossing the image greatly detract from the photo. A more shallow depth of field might also help, but you might not be able to achieve it and still get the motion blur in the wings (depending on your equipment). Using your flash for some fill lighting might help expose the bird properly without making the sky as overexposed. These are just some techniques that in my opinion might help improve this image.

Up, Up and Away
by gedisa

Comment by nicolep:
Good idea, but the background is a bit distracting. Not sure how high this was, but maybe you could drape a sheet behind it to isolate the whirlybird.

Up, Up and Away
by gedisa

Comment by Ambo:
I would like to have seen the sky with more colour...very washed out/burnt. But you have really gotten the concept of wind across with this shot.

Up, Up and Away
by gedisa

Comment by Gatorguy:
This does show wind. All the element in the background such as wires and the crooked pole detract from it. 5

Up, Up and Away
by gedisa

Comment by snackwells:
I'd like to add a comment which you may find useful. I think you have quite an interesting entry. There are a few details which detract from this image, however. First, there is a lot of blue fringing created by an inferior lens on what I suspect to be a consumer digicam that can't quite deliver crisp, clean photos. Ultimately, this is somewhat beyond your control, and I will not be too harsh for this reason. Along the same lines, there is an obvious lack of fine detail in the leaves, lines, branches, and wooden bird. Again this is probably somewhat of a limitation of your camera. I think there's some post processing effects as well, and as you grow more confident in your skills, your images should blossom. I'm learning too, it's a fun, and fascinating hobby. :)

Up, Up and Away
by gedisa

Comment by vontom:
Composition: 5, Technical: 3, Appeal: 3, Challenge: 6, Overall Calculated Average Score: 4

A Day of Rest
by gedisa

Comment by Awad Alhamzany:
very nice. sweet colours

A Day of Rest
by gedisa

Comment by Dave Gordon:
Nice pattern shot. The tangle of weeds in the foreground reduces the effect.

A Day of Rest
by gedisa

Comment by KDO:
Great title. The foliage in the foreground is distracting. The composition is scattered and doesn't enhance your image or your message. Creative idea, though.