Candid Encounter
by Dim7

Comment by melismatica:
I feel like the owl should have been captured doing something more unexpected or more expressive to be considered candid. To me this is a nature photo. In terms of image quality, I find it a bit overexposed and not quite sharp enough in the crucial area of its eyes. The eyes are what should grab me about this image but in this the glint just isn't there.

Candid Encounter
by Dim7

Comment by glad2badad:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ??? As for the photo, it's exciting to have an opportunity to get this kind of image. Looks like your camera was having a hard time getting focus past the branches as the branches are detailed but the owl is a little OOF. Key is getting the face and eyes sharp. Subject is also a bit centered. Good luck.

Candid Encounter
by Dim7

Comment by e301:
Definitely something of an achievement to get the shot at all, although it seems the focus is stronger on the foreground sticks than the bird's head; a classic case of having a very dificult photograph to get and hoping that people will not pay too much attention to the challenge details?

Candid Encounter
by Dim7

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
although a well composed photo of a photogenic subject, does not meet the spirit of the challenge for me.

Light of feather
by Dim7

Comment by Judi:
That is such a gorgeous shot. The wing detail in flight is perfect.

Country life
by Dim7

Comment by sacredspirit:
befitting to my screen name, and fits well. I can almost smell the grass, and the fresh air. I can almost hear the butterflies flapping their wings, and see the almost see the slow serine movement of the water. This photo takes me there in almost every sense. I just wanted you to know that. Now on the critique of the technicals I couldn't steer you one way to the other, but I can tell you it is very real even in the flaws if it has any.

Cardinal.jpg
by Dim7

Comment by Katmystiry:
I love taking photos of the Cardinal. It is a very beautiful bird. I understand it is hard to plan these photo opportunities but there are too many branches in front of this bird. A friend taught me this "when photographing wild life aim for the eye". It is not always easy but when I do I usually get a perfect, sharp picture of my bird. Good luck with your future wildlife shots!

Low level flyby.jpg
by Dim7

Comment by ellamay:
wow

Low level flyby.jpg
by Dim7

Comment by jbsmithana:
Nice shot of a Great Grey! Loved your entry in Free Study.

seal.jpg
by Dim7

Comment by sfalice:
That's a beauty. Almost an abstract and one to be very pleased with.