On a Wing and a Prayer
by Lydia

Comment by bspurgeon:
Congrats Lydia. Nice finish, wonderful photograph.

Bug-Eyed
by Lydia

Comment by ByHelnwein:
Great DoF but not compelling.

On a Wing and a Prayer
by Lydia

Comment by Kavey:
Wow! Stunning!

Bug-Eyed
by Lydia

Comment by Jedusi:
As a 'Nature' shot this is great, in an 'Eye' challenge it could do really well - but does it say 'Drama' to me ?

Personally 'no', but on the other hand it does make me smile each time I look at it :- )

Breakfast is "for the birds"
by Lydia

Comment by Alex_Europa:
Lydia, I thought this was an amazing shot and am shocked that it wasn't AT LEAST in the top 10. As you pointed out, no where in the challenge description did it state that the appliance had to be the main subject. Although, I personally feel that it is, otherwise you would have cropped much tighter on the hummingbird and flower.

Hopefully the DNMC votes weren't too discouraging; I hope to see more shots like this in the future!

On a Wing and a Prayer
by Lydia

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Great idea! I should have saved that dragonfly that rammed my truck the other morning!

Breakfast is "for the birds"
by Lydia

Comment by cowboy221977:
I really liked this pic. I was one of your "8" votes. I think you should have done better that 15th place. However it's not bad...Good job

Breakfast is "for the birds"
by Lydia

Comment by pamelasue:
I just read all of the comments and I have to disagree with most of them ... I immediately saw the toaster, then the flower and then the bird ... realized what you were going for ...I think that this is fantastic! Clever title and well shot ... had I voted I would have given you a 9 ... great job!

Breakfast is "for the birds"
by Lydia

Comment by Kathy:
If it's any consolation, Lydia - I gave yours a 10! I thought it was very creative (and loved the title.)

Breakfast is "for the birds"
by Lydia

Comment by bspurgeon:
Well done Lydia, placed high despite the DNMC votes. Reading the comments it seems that the bird was too attractive and well captured! Interesting that the cat and fish took second. I happen to really like that shot as well. When looking at that photograph the placement of the appliance was more visually prominent. In hindsight, taking the comments and other images into context, the flower is too dominant and immediately brings in the hummingbird, then, oh by the way the toaster. Although I can honestly say that I would have been on the 6 plus end if I voted, I think many of the 4 and under crowd were taken aback by the placement and prominence of the flower. It's still creative, humorous, and fresh despite the hummingbird.