when I lose myself in nature... I find peace
by OldCoyote

Comment by OldCoyote:
Hmmm... 10 10's, 10 9's... my personal best to date. 16 out of 147. But it's not so much about the judging and competition and numbers for me (I have to keep reminding myself) as in the experience and the learning. I suppose the numbers help give me a good indication as to whether I'm making some progress in my learning curve, though, so a valid process. Thanks for all the very nice comments -- and, yes, scores -- on this one! Peace!

Pisces Rising
by OldCoyote

Comment by kleski:
poor lighting and focus

Pisces Rising
by OldCoyote

Comment by JulietNN:
I think that you could have over saturated a little more in this shot to make it pop

when I lose myself in nature... I find peace
by OldCoyote

Comment by menele:
Great subject, I like the mottled pattern of the feather and the blue of the sky gives it an airy, positive feel.

when I lose myself in nature... I find peace
by OldCoyote

Comment by ehale92:
i like your idea and how you executed this. The feahters clumping together gieve it a natural look.

when I lose myself in nature... I find peace
by OldCoyote

Comment by JoAnna3853:
Beautiful shot, i love the bright blue sky and the pattern in the feather.

when I lose myself in nature... I find peace
by OldCoyote

Comment by SkyeMari:
The line of the middle of the feather leads the viewer's eye down the photograph.

Pisces Rising
by OldCoyote

Comment by Lydia:
I can't decide if the glow of the glass distorting the image is wonderful or horrible. But, it made me examine your image. *smile*

Green CARD ... I said I need to see your Green CARD.
by OldCoyote

Comment by OldCoyote:
Thanks for all your nice comments! My highest scoring entry yet. In retrospect, I think I could've done a little better with the execution of this one. Shouldn't have waited until the "last minute" to try to put it together. But, thanks again. 19th is a really major step in the right direction for me; and I'm so glad several of you got a laugh out of this one. Peace, Love, and Much Happiness to You! -- "Old Coyote"

(And by the way, I think the USA would do far better to embrace our brothers and sisters from around the world than to try to build fences to keep everyone out. It's time to Make Peace by building bridges! Let's hope there's a new day dawning!!)

when I lose myself in nature... I find peace
by OldCoyote

Comment by kauisyndrome:
nice "action" shot!