Watcher in the Shadows
by Jedusi

Comment by jpochard:
Okay...I think this one was vastly underated in this challenge. I love the golden lighting, the detail in the eyes and fur and the framing with the leaves. The square crop really brings the viewer's focus right to the animals face.

Redstart
by Jedusi

Comment by tnun:
Classic.

The Penguin
by Jedusi

Comment by tnun:
I like this different take - very pleasing and endearing.

Hiding From Mum
by Jedusi

Comment by william88:
Congratulations on your ribbon!! excellent shot.

Asian Short Clawed Otter
by Jedusi

Comment by icu1965:
Fantastic detail!! I can even see a few water droplets on his whiskers!

On The Way To The Ball
by Jedusi

Comment by Ringostarr:
I personally thought this should have ribboned. Congrats on your great finish!

The Butterfly
by Jedusi

Comment by spiritualspatula:
As others have said, DoF could include the head- another way to do this (although you may have lost the flowers if you did so) would be to align the butterfly with the focal plane of your body to achieve the same thing. Considering how flippant butterflies can be, however, you did a great job of capturing the subject with the wings perfectly spread. Great color!

Ever Had One of Those Days ?
by Jedusi

Comment by spiritualspatula:
The expression on the mother (?) is priceless in this photo, and as if the acts of the youngster weren't enough, this just puts it over the top. Great timing!

Redstart
by Jedusi

Comment by MaryO:
Lovely detail and the DOF and exposure are great.

The Penguin
by Jedusi

Comment by ShutterPug:
I really like the pp here. Wonderful sketch feel to it. The only thing would have liked was to see the end of the beak in better focus too. The composition is great.