...of a Thieving Squirrel
by Balko

Comment by hotpasta:
a real stretch on the topic...unfortunately, you lose marks for that

Gateway
by Balko

Comment by shudderbug:
nice find and I like the composition too, the highlights are glaring leaving no detail in the nice stone

Gateway
by Balko

Comment by MayaM:
I like the perspective on this, but the stones are loosing detail because of the lighting and contrast.

Gateway
by Balko

Comment by Tammer:
I like the gate on the right. The whites look a bit too bright to my untrained eyes, but overall, I thinks it's a good shot.

Winter Cardinal
by Balko

Comment by ShotMD:
Very nice image... I look forward to seeing what lens you used. Excellent composition, placing the bird off center gives him punch... all the lines (esp his tail) help lead you back to him when your eyes wander. I notice a little catchlight in his eye and I was wondering if you used a fill flash to obtain that or was it natural?

Winter Cardinal
by Balko

Comment by skewsme:
Great natural shot.

Winter Cardinal
by Balko

Comment by obsidian:
naturally stunning

Winter Cardinal
by Balko

Comment by C-town driver:
very nice detail and focus. The red stands out so nicely against the background

Winter Cardinal
by Balko

Comment by alexgarcia:
Wonderful capture. Very good DOF.

Winter Cardinal
by Balko

Comment by sherpet:
Great close/macro shot of this beautiful red bird, lovely image.....