Hunter, Gatherer
by Imagineer

Comment by Caltrop:
great composition

Hunter, Gatherer
by Imagineer

Comment by metoecus:
I had to look twice before I even saw the bird; the first thing my eye seized upon was the curve above the bird's head, which lead my gaze out of the picture. I like the texture on the wall, but there's a silhouette of a bird in the way. Shooting against (and exposing for) such a busy background takes attention away from the bird, which is presumably the intended subject of the photo. Metering on the bird and washing out the background may have produced a stronger entry for this challenge.

Hunter, Gatherer
by Imagineer

Comment by dragonlady:
This really appeals to me; more than just a bird, it is a lovely composition with balance and beautiful backlighting, the stone is interesting, as is the metal window..well done and unusual...8

Viewpoints
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Comment by SJCarter:
This is the first time I've noticed that more people voted this image a "10" than any other score. You've truly created a masterpiece here. Exceptionally well done & congratulations!!!

Viewpoints
by Imagineer

Comment by Shadowfax:
Wonderful sense of dynamism. Great post processing, altogether superb.

Hunter, Gatherer
by Imagineer

Comment by Keith Maniac:
This is a very nice photograph. I love how the bird, although it is the main subject, is understated in this image. It goes very well with its surroundings. Great light, too.

Viewpoints
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Comment by tazza:
Ah dude, you are good. It's funny, but when I read Xion's post in the "frame" score thread saying his average was 10 after 8 votes with 2 faves and 1 wish list (if I remember right) I believed it (cuz Xion is good too!) and I went searching for his photo through the thumbnails and I immediately knew it HAD to be the orange one with the upside down dude...

Viewpoints
by Imagineer

Comment by charmayne:
Congratulations on your Blue Ribbon with this outstanding capture! Amazing!!

Viewpoints
by Imagineer

Comment by Cam:
Congrats Jon ! That is just an awesome photo. Such warm and rich tones. Of all your wonderful ribbon winners, this one is my favorite.

Viewpoints
by Imagineer

Comment by nfessel:
You certainly live up to your username. Congratulations. This reminds me of work by Henri Cartier-Bresson. One gripe I have is the tone of the image. It looks too much like a coffee stain. I wish it was a lighter tone. Other than that, this is excellent.