Freedom of Speech
by jrs915

Comment by C-Fox:
Cute picture and cute caption. Nice background too.

Freedom of Speech
by jrs915

Comment by Skip:
I know it's not easy getting this close to a bird's face, but other than the title, this seems to be stretching the challenge. Also, when you have this opportunity, try focusing on the tip of the beak, but with enough DOF to keep the eyes sharp. This picture could also benefit from more space around the top of the head (the neck feathers don't really add much).

Freedom of Speech
by jrs915

Comment by ldallek:
Fun shot

Freedom of Speech
by jrs915

Comment by judibrenstein:
Would like to see beak sharper, but nice and close!

Freedom of Speech
by jrs915

Comment by Brooklynsbridge:
that is almost 3d like....feels like the bird is right at me...I think that is a great effect... did anybody else feel that way too?

Freedom of Speech
by jrs915

Comment by timganier:
Wow, what a closeup!

Life and Death
by jrs915

Comment by mandyp:
I think you should've called this "Mine!" :) Excellent shot. What a lucky find.

Life and Death
by jrs915

Comment by magnetic9999:
holy crap this is amazing!!!

Life and Death
by jrs915

Comment by MrAkamai:
Very impressive macro. Normally I don't cringe at insects but this one does it to me. I guess it's all the details I can see. Lot of tiny little hairs...black beady eyes.... Although this one appears to be a female spider with the long eyelashes, LOL! Great focus and DOF and all that stuff. 10

Life and Death
by jrs915

Comment by wwwavenger:
Great composition and focus, aside from the great timing.