4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by SherwinJames:
You managed to separate the bird from the background well here, even with the strong pattern in the bricks. Great detail and lines.

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by MaryO:
Nice shot. Like the detail in the foreground and the gentle curves of the cobblestones.

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by Bebe:
The sharpness of the bird is really great. I love your choice of DOF. It gives a really dreamy feeling.

Awe
by Melethia

Comment by Alicia:
Far out - love it!

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by 777STAN:
Great DOF! Feeling alone, bleary, wet...moody, evocative...Great Job! :)

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by Sonifo:
Very nice! Looks like something right out of the b/w magazine.

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by SandyP:
Ohhhh Deb! I am looking so forward to a whole year of being able to share your work. I just love your take on things! You make the simple so emotive and striking! I love the high contrast and the perfect position of seeing the bird from behind (so as not to intrude on the scene), yet, being able to see his face. And I love the leading lines and texture of that brick.

WELCOME HOME !!!!! As much as I LOVED your Middle East photos -- this is like a Melethia breath of fresh air :)

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by BAMartin:
I love how the lines of the bricks seem to "hug" the bird. Black and white is wonderful here and lets the eye totally relish the shapes and flows.

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by Bud:
The lines are great - I like the gentle curves. Enough dof to enhance the lines without distracting from the subject.

4.52 Coot and cobbles
by Melethia

Comment by hajeka:
It's always difficult to create nice photos on those gray days. The pattern of the cobbles and the lines are beautiful. (perhaps giving the coot less attention than it deserves).