Day 16 - Spring Isn't Here Yet
by MaryO

Comment by tjbel05:
I like the finish here.

Day 17 - A Predator in the Neighborhood
by MaryO

Comment by tjbel05:
wow, congrats on the timing and your good luck to have this fellow pay a visit.

Day 14 - Lucky Chicken
by MaryO

Comment by jmritz:
This is superb! I've owned some chickens for eggs they produce(sounds so efficacious), and I will admit they do have some remarkable personalities. I named every one. 12 of them at the time, and my favorite was Mrs Chicken. She ruled the nest with the care and love I've not seen in the animal kingdom. She never fought and somehow she was always listened to. The weaker would run to her for safety and she would always protect.
This is a beautiful portrait.

Day 14 - Lucky Chicken
by MaryO

Comment by colorcarnival:
What an incredibly gorgeous picture! I love how the feathers blend in with the texture of the background. The detail on the head is excellent. It's funny, I've never heard of a chicken being dropped off at an animal shelter!

Day 17 - A Predator in the Neighborhood
by MaryO

Comment by KarenNfld:
Oooh, cool! I get a sharp shinned hawk in my garden at times.

Day 17 - A Predator in the Neighborhood
by MaryO

Comment by icu1965:
Nice shot. I can never get those guys, they move too fast!

Day 14 - Lucky Chicken
by MaryO

Comment by JerseyGenie:
Great shot. It does look like she's posing.

Day 17 - A Predator in the Neighborhood
by MaryO

Comment by Mr_Pants:
Great catch, great lighting, too.

Day 16 - Spring Isn't Here Yet
by MaryO

Comment by JerseyGenie:
I'm swinging back and forth between liking the noise and not. But you are absolutely right, that's the fun with these challenges...experimentation and FUN.

Day 17 - A Predator in the Neighborhood
by MaryO

Comment by patio127:
Good for you , Mary- quick on your feet to get this awesome image !