More Than Words
by ellamay

Comment by dartompkins:
This portrait holds a lot of emotion. I can't make the hero connection with the photo and/or title, but I am guessing this is a personal choice (no deduction). The only distraction I see is the crop. I think this needed a tighter crop on the top and left which would have made the subjects face less centered. Still, excellent photo. 8.

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by Brad:
Beuatiful shot Lynn.
Congrats on a superb composition and top twenty finish!

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by StormyWeathers:
I like this shot for a calender. If it's October I would like to have seen some fall colors. Just a thougt. Great shot.

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by GolferDDS:
Absolutely beautiful. The lighting, focus and DOF are perfect. Great choice in using B & W.

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by snackwells:
Good exposure, the black background contrasts nicely.

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by Brad:
Oh no!....should have saved this for B & W challenge (I know - you couldn't. Faced the same dillema here).
Stunning composition with an exceptionial level of detail! ((9))

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by L2:
Great shot! I especially like the graceful curve of the neck. I gave you a 10.

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by Kavey:
Beautiful image. I love the detail in the feathers and the catchlight in the eye is perfect. Your choice of black background and desaturation really does make this feel quite seasonal though I don't know why that should be so when they are white all year round. In any case, work it does. 8

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by hopper:
This is a stunning shot ... great job ... 10

October (Audubon Calander)
by ellamay

Comment by Amason:
The svan is maybe a little bit too dark, but otherwise this is a great shot.