Pretty in Pink
by Shadowfax23

Comment by Shadowfax23:

Originally posted by bobonacus: from me in Posthumous Ribbons This was my fav shot in the challenge and my only 10. I loved the colour and the reflections and the fact all the birds were doing something different. I also really like the water through the whole background with nothing else to disturb it

Wow a 10?! I am truly honored and appreciate so much the PH ribbon. The public forum was a big step for me - still learning how to navigate. The grace and kindness of DPC folks is inspiring. You have made my week!

Pretty in Pink
by Shadowfax23

Comment by bobonacus:
from me in Posthumous Ribbons

This was my fav shot in the challenge and my only 10. I loved the colour and the reflections and the fact all the birds were doing something different. I also really like the water through the whole background with nothing else to disturb it

Pretty in Pink
by Shadowfax23

Comment by ambaker:
Critique Club Review:

Color, Saturation, and Hue: Colors are beautiful, very realstic. Nothing looks over saturated or over processed.

Brightness and Contrast: Both are excellent. Highlights are not blown out, contrast is appropriate for this image, shadows hold details very well. Over all lighting is very good. Nice work...

Focus and depth of field: Focus is excellent. Extremely sharp, as it should be in this case. Depth of field works well.

I might have liked a little tighter crop to get a better look at the birds. I like the separation of the one, from the other two. I might have like the two on the right a bit closer, but then this isn't like posing people. Perhaps one bird facing the camera would have been a bit better also, but then again, it isn't like they take direction.

Beautiful birds, and I really enjoyed this photograph. Congratulations on a well deserved top ten finish. You were up against some really good stuff. In another challenge, you might well have taken home a ribbon.

Pretty in Pink
by Shadowfax23

Comment by vxpra:
Okay, well technically this is three points of color- joking. I have a real soft spot for the mirror like water reflection shots. Too often you find the perfect reflection and the water won't cooperate, or you find the perfect flat water and nothing to shoot. Well done. Congrats on your top ten.

Dusk
by Shadowfax23

Comment by andrewt:
nice capture , excellent timing , 6

Move over, Dude!
by Shadowfax23

Comment by Shadowfax23:
Thank you for all the nice comments - both of these boys are called Oriental Shorthairs. They are very intelligent, friendly and extremely people oriented - my favorite breed.

Morning Prize
by Shadowfax23

Comment by Shadowfax23:
Appreciate all the comments and the constructive ones very much.

Your Majesty
by Shadowfax23

Comment by Shadowfax23:
Appreciate very much the nice comments from everyone.

Pretty in Pink
by Shadowfax23

Comment by Shadowfax23:
Appreciate all the wonderful comments - thank you for taking the time.

Pretty in Pink
by Shadowfax23

Comment by bergiekat:
Like a beautiful ballet! Great color and comp.
Congrats on the great finish!!