I'm To Sexy For My Shirt
by Phocal

Comment by mariuca:
a cross between a bird and an artichoke! very interesting

Triumphant
by Phocal

Comment by NikonJeb:
Really pleasing image. Congrats on your TT.

Triumphant
by Phocal

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge

Lovely capture Ronnie, justifiably well rewarded. I like the pose with the bird proudly displaying his hard won meal, I particularly like the two small pots of colour that are his eyes. I can imagine in the right light his plumage looks resplendent, there is a hint of it even here. The composition is good, in fact I don’t really need to talk about technicalities do I, because you’ve always got it well nailed. I would say its just about as ordinary as your excellent work could be, well done.

Triumphant
by Phocal

Comment by colorcarnival:
I didn't know what the bird was called but we do have them up here. I love the black and blue colors of the feathers. I also enjoy seeing what you do with your E-M1 :)

Congrats on the Top Ten!

Triumphant
by Phocal

Comment by colorcarnival:
Beautiful colors on that bird. Love the smooth background.

Triumphant
by Phocal

Comment by grahamgator:
Nice light and good focus.

Thunder Birds............................
by Phocal

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the open challenge

A great action shot Ronnie. The phenomenally fast shutter speed makes for a pin sharp capture which is great per se personally I prefer a slower shutter speed to convert a feeling of motion. The composition is good allowing space for the receding smoke trails. I have to disagree heartily with your commenters regarding colour v mono, I think the mono processing makes for a much more graphical and pleasing image but once again that is my own personal preference

Thunder Birds............................
by Phocal

Comment by GolferDDS:
One of my favorites in the challenge.

Thunder Birds............................
by Phocal

Comment by Art Roflmao:
A great capture! Not sure I like what you did with the colors though.

Thunder Birds............................
by Phocal

Comment by mariuca:
I have to read the exif on this shot!
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