Stealth ~ Green Heron
by Ja-9

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well.

An excellent nature study Janine. Lovely sharp critical focus right where it should be, nicely isolated from the soft focus background. Good composition with looking space and nice diagonals of the tree. Good exposure for the bird but its a shame the tree unfortunately has blown highlights. I love the white detail on the edges of the birds wing feathers. All in all, a good image.

Stealth ~ Green Heron
by Ja-9

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Whoa, one of the coolest and angriest looking birds I've seen. Florida, more wildlife than I care to deal with, but I love these kinds of images. Good job, Janine.

Stealth ~ Green Heron
by Ja-9

Comment by PennyStreet:
Great light... so well captured.

Impending Storm ~ Centered Horizon, Taking Your Gear Into The Elements
by Ja-9

Comment by bmartuch:
Absolutely beautiful shot.

Impending Storm ~ Centered Horizon, Taking Your Gear Into The Elements
by Ja-9

Comment by Cyrilda:
This is really a nice photo even with impending weather. I would love to have seen the color version.8

Stealth ~ Green Heron
by Ja-9

Comment by MaryO:
Gorgeous little heron. So intense.

Stealth ~ Green Heron
by Ja-9

Comment by Lydia:
8 from me. The focus on the eye... right where it should be... wonderful!


But... those blown whites... distract me.

Stealth ~ Green Heron
by Ja-9

Comment by ubique:
Perfect picture of the beautiful green-backed heron. These are among my favourite birds to observe, very skilful hunters with great patience and (as you say) stealth. Superb wildlife picture. Thank you.

Lone Tree
by Ja-9

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An landscape image that contributes to the challenge.

I'm not really sure this fulfils the challenge brief, the cloudy sky is presumably the element that is meant to portray crummy weather but in actual fact that sky is really quite appealing and not, to me, indicative of bad weather. Everything also has a smudgily soft appearance, whether or not this is intentional it does not really add to the brief. In itself it is a pleasant enough landscape, thanks for your entry Janine

Family Portrait ~ Burrowing Owls
by Ja-9

Comment by grahamgator:
Pricelessly cute! Congrats on the ribbon.