Mr. and Mrs. Mallard in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by fldave:
Wonderful contrast between the stark water and duck plumage... nicely done.

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by scooter97:
They have interesting plumage this time of year. It's good to know that you have unfrozen water in your ponds! LOL

Fur (Textures V)
by MaryO

Comment by nutzito:
lovely dof, excellent execution....top 5 pick.

House Wren in a Sweetgum Tree
by MaryO

Comment by scooter97:
That background is really nice. Those are cute little birds for sure. Ever step on a sweet gum seed pod in bare feet ????????

Message edited by author 2009-02-10 21:35:37.

Adieu, Ma Cherie
by MaryO

Comment by scooter97:
Geez Mary Do you have a buffet and a big sign set out to attract these guys? hehe You really are getting some good images for this side challenge.

Adieu, Ma Cherie
by MaryO

Comment by SaraR:
Another good bird photo with a really good catch-light in the eye. I don't know this type of bird at all - we don't have them in the UK certainly. In body shape they resemble a stocky sparrow - are they in the same family? The highlight in the background works well, setting off the bird nicely - would never have thought it was from a hubcap!

Fur (Textures V)
by MaryO

Comment by Fredster:
Checked the original. Big improvement here.
Superb detail in this excellent portrait of this cat. Sharp as a tack. 8

Fur (Textures V)
by MaryO

Comment by tanguera:
It always helps to show the whole cat :-)

I've come back to recomment since I was looking at the wrong original shot. As a result I've also bumped up my vote. Still think it's overexposed under the eyes, and the right ear (left on screen) blends in too much to the background).

Fur (Textures V)
by MaryO

Comment by Jutilda:
WOAH - that is the most perfect focus.

Fur (Textures V)
by MaryO

Comment by zackdezon:
Great shot of the cat on the prowl. Very intimidating.