For her to walk
by Lonni

Comment by jellybelly:
Sorry, too grainy.

For her to walk
by Lonni

Comment by Stagolee:
this is a great image and you have hit the challenge right on the head but I just can't see how this style of border adds anything positive to the image as a whole.

Avian Storm
by Lonni

Comment by jeger:
Greetings from the critique club...

I was not able to vote on this challenge, but if I had, I probably would have given you a 5 or 6. It is fairly obvious that you could not have gotten this photograph without a flash, as the light in the sky is coming from behind your subject. In that respect, you have entered a photograph that fits the theme very well. I do like the unusual crop, with the sky taking up the majority of the photo, because again, it emphasizes that there are 2 light sources at play.

Two areas for improvement: I find the crop a little awkward on the left hand side as it barely clipping the birds wing, and does not give the impression of being intentional. The birds face also looks like it could be a little sharper. It can be hard to get with all that squaking and flapping :)

If you need any clarification on any of my comments, please feel free to pm me. It might take some time for me to get back to you.

Across the Milky Way
by Lonni

Comment by shudson:
Congrats on the 6th place!

For her to walk
by Lonni

Comment by Haneck:
Looks a little grainy on my screen, but I love the focus, the composition - everything! Very nice work!

Across the Milky Way
by Lonni

Comment by IreneM:
Glad my prediction was right for once ;-) GREAT shot, Lonni.

For her to walk
by Lonni

Comment by Rino63:
I don't like the b/w, seems that there is a bit of noice

Across the Milky Way
by Lonni

Comment by hotpasta:
AWESOME...now can you send me some?! Great to see this in the top 10 Donna Hay II

For her to walk
by Lonni

Comment by dougi555:
I hope you get your wish........! Family is the most important thing to us all.....

Across the Milky Way
by Lonni

Comment by vlado:
Way to go Lonni. New PB and another top 10 finish. You rock!!!