Fly Away Heron
by MaryO

Comment by spiritualspatula:
I always have the worst time trying to get photos of herons! They are very timid whenever I have my camera with me but seemingly unconcerned with my presence whenever I'm decked out in my waiters and fishing! Nice shot with the wings spread, great composition.

Delicate Invader
by MaryO

Comment by spiritualspatula:
The sheen makes them reminiscent of some alien creature's gaping mouth all slathered up with saliva. Neat shot with the floweres all bunched up together, projecting in different directions. Like the dark background, but wish a little bit more of the flowers was lit (the filaments and anthers especially get a little lost in the darkness for me).

Toad on a Floral Throne
by MaryO

Comment by Jedusi:
Mary - what a great shot ! and a good finish in the challenge as well.

Love the explanation that goes with this - for me it adds that bit more to the photo :- )

Toad on a Floral Throne (Outtake 4)
by MaryO

Comment by Jaker:
I like these as well, but you absolutely made the right choice with the one you picked. cheers!

Toad on a Floral Throne
by MaryO

Comment by Jaker:
I'm just going through this challenge now, and this is a FANTASTIC image. I'm not sure if a frog has a face or not, but the look on his is priceless. Great job!

Blue Dragonfly
by MaryO

Comment by tnun:
Lovely depiction/capture and beautiful composition.

Wood Duck Ecstasy
by MaryO

Comment by tnun:
Oh oh oh. More, more, more. Fantastic but real, and so clear.

Toad on a Floral Throne
by MaryO

Comment by sherpet:
I really like this one in the challenge, as it looks like a page out of a fairytale story.....

Toad on a Floral Throne
by MaryO

Comment by krnodil:
The frog looks quietly outraged. :) I like this direct, frontal view, gives impact to the imperious "expression" on the frog.

Could I Have a Little Privacy, Please?
by MaryO

Comment by krnodil:
Wonderful energy with all those flung droplets (like exclamation marks you see in comic strips) and the forward position of the robin - cool capture!