Portrait of a Parrot
by MaryO

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
The dark BG in this highlights the features and eye very nicely. I suspect that you may have brought this shot up from being underexposed by the look in the darker areas of the feathers. It's a lovely shot, and the bit of noise gives it that "film shot" effect. Grays are noisy so it fits. Grays are the most wonderful of birds when they are in their "sweet bird" mode.

Virginia Creeper
by MaryO

Comment by Fredster:
Lovely detail and color in the leaves. I like the emerald green background and dof that makes the leaves stand out very effectively. Nice lighting too.

Virginia Creeper
by MaryO

Comment by geinafets:
I'm a sucker for beautiful bokeh. They create such pretty detail in the background.

Watch the Birdie!
by MaryO

Comment by posthumous:
Great capture. I like how you processed this.

Virginia Creeper
by MaryO

Comment by bassbone:
wonderful vision to see the light in this simple scene and give it such energy and life

Watch the Birdie!
by MaryO

Comment by wphunt10:
I elected to use a rating table to decide on what value to assign during voting.
Here’s the table:
1 No Animal/People Interaction
2 Slightly Appealing, but no Animal/People Interaction
3 Moderately Appealing, but on Animal/People Interaction
4 Greatly Appealing, but no Animal/People interaction
5 Not Appealing, but possessing Animal/People Interaction
6 Slightly Appealing and possessing Animal/People Interaction
7 Moderately Appealing and possessing Animal/People Interaction
8 Greatly Appealing and possessing Animal People Interaction
9 Better than #8, and caused an audible sigh
10 Better than #9, and would likely declare it a favorite

Watch the Birdie!
by MaryO

Comment by SandyP:
That is awesome! I love it!

Virginia Creeper
by MaryO

Comment by oldbimmercoupe:
border detracts from a stunner. 8

Virginia Creeper
by MaryO

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice and clear and sharp, lovely detail.

Prince of the Forest
by MaryO

Comment by Jutilda:
AWWWW - you know how much I love those deer!!!!