Mourning Dove
by MaryO

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Marion, see below, is absolutely dead-on. It is very reminiscent of the Dutch masters. The light is fantastic and the low key is perfect for this shot.
Favorite!

Originally posted by jomari: Lovely light, Mary. Reminds me of the Dutch masters. You have caught him looking very contemplative.

Cardinal in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Beautiful capture, Mary.
Perhaps you are fixated on birds because (just like here) they are the only thing out right now.

Usually we have a lot of deer in our yard, but they have been absent of late. Perhaps it is that huge tree that is downed that is blocking my view!

Boy, that beautiful coat of red pops big time in the winter scene. Beautiful.

Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Love the wing span here, Mary. It looks like he is a vampire saying "Come in, my lovely, come right in." OK, maybe I'm crazy, OK, I am crazy ... but ...

And the eye on the right hand Eagle is fantastic. Good shot.

Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by GiorgioBaruffi:
very nice pose of these two eagles... good sharpness and colors. i like it.

maybe a little underexposed for me...

Bark
by MaryO

Comment by TheStick:
Great focus on the face, really brings out the texture of the fur.

Cardinal in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by Ter:
what a great looking bird Mary
nice capture

Bark
by MaryO

Comment by RulerZigzag:
a bit sharp, maybe too sharp? lighting is nice and the focus is spot on. Would have liked to see the lighting from a different angle perhaps. Nice composition though.

Mourning Dove
by MaryO

Comment by scooter97:
Really nice image over all. I especially like the darkness. Adds mystery.

Cardinal in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by scooter97:
Nice to see these guys in the winter. Very nice image. The composition is perfect.

Hairy Woodpecker
by MaryO

Comment by robinssong:
Cooool! What a capture! Pretty composition and colors too!