Squared
by JuliBoc

Comment by MonsterPhotography:
A lovely well captured shot, I might be tempted to tryit in b&w as its so monochromatical anyway.

Take Cover
by JuliBoc

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I like the bold colors, but overall this is coming across to me as overprocessed and somewhat garish. Sorry.

Take Cover
by JuliBoc

Comment by salmiakki:
I think the less is more approach works a bit better with the HDR tools. I like the composition of this image, but the processing really is a bit over the top.

Take Cover
by JuliBoc

Comment by K3Master:
I shall be rating this challenge by the following criteria:

1 - Not HDR in my opinion

3 - HDR is way over-done, in my opinion

5 - A reasonable use of HDR, but not a very engaging photo, in my opinion

7 - A reasonable use of HDR, and an engaging photo, in my opinion

10 - A fantastic use of HDR, and an out of this world photo, in my opinion

Your photo receives:

3 - Not for just over-done HDR, but for over-done processing period.
(sorry, I meant 3 on this one. heh)

Take Cover
by JuliBoc

Comment by ineedauniquename:
fantastic picture but overall the sky is too overstated though I guess thats a product of being HDR. Difficult to look away from those broiling clouds at the the rather interesting ground.

Common Nighthawk
by JuliBoc

Comment by MaryO:
500 mosquitoes a day! I have got to get me one of these ;-)

Really neat little bird; love the DOF.

Ibis in Cypres with Spanish Moss
by JuliBoc

Comment by MaryO:
Very nicely framed; quite a unique shot.

White Peacock Butterfly
by JuliBoc

Comment by MaryO:
Lovely butterfly; almost looks like it's carrying the flower! Great detail and DOF.

Wood Storks
by JuliBoc

Comment by MaryO:
Kind of funny to me how most of them are just standing there, with their heads pointed down like they're admiring their reflections .. or trying to remember why they're there ;-)

Red-shouldered Hawk
by JuliBoc

Comment by MaryO:
Doing his morning exercises ;-) Really nice light and I love the wing position; I think you did a nice job with the cloning of the wing tip.