Ready For Flight
by philup

Comment by CNovack:
Very nice details in this close-up of this ladybug - love how you can see some fine detail on this insect such as the tiny 'face'. Congrats on catching it crawling on the greenery - these little creatures can move surprisingly fast when one is still trying to focus:-) Lighting is wonderful for the subject and it's environment are illuminated very well.

Ready For Flight
by philup

Comment by Jutilda:
Excellent DOF. Terrific zoom/macro. One of the better ones. If I could change a thing, I'd play with the background color, but with no editing..... GOOD JOB. 8

Ready For Flight
by philup

Comment by tate:
unique with subtle beauty

Ready For Flight
by philup

Comment by xXxscarletxXx:
Beautiful DOF but could benefit from color boost 8

Ready For Flight
by philup

Comment by boriana84:
great detail

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
by philup

Comment by hotpasta:
Phil, the focus on the eyes is superb...great lighting and composition...congrats on a top 20 finish. Love the outtakes as well, but you made the right choice with this one

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
by philup

Comment by silverfoxx:
fantastic eyes, he is looking right through me! :) congrats on top 20!!

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
by philup

Comment by SandyP:
Ohmy!! These photos are breathtaking! I don't think I've seen anything as beautiful either! Congratulations on this no-brainer for a great score and high placement!

I feel so sad especially for the birds being in cages and having their wings clipped too. In our zoo, alot of the birds were wounded and rescued and they can't fly anyway so it feels a little better. I guess at least they are safe and well cared for and have the cameraderie of companionship forever.

You sure got some SPECTACULAR photographs of them!!

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
by philup

Comment by photokariangel:
wonderfull photo, very sharp and clear. Congrats on the capture.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
by philup

Comment by angela_packard:
BEAUTIFUL PLACEMENT!!!!! WAHOO!!!!! well deserved!