The Green Honeycreeper
by Donna-Dee

Comment by Cyrilda:
Congratulations!

The Green Honeycreeper
by Donna-Dee

Comment by streetpigeon:
The pure beauty of a still life, except it's a living creature. From the tip of the beak, throughout, and down to those endearing, knobby feet, the detail is stunning. If it seems I'm talking more about the bird than the photograph, sorry. If the composition seems obvious, it might be because perfect balance is such that it can be overlooked, taken for granted. This is elegant, just right. Part of the wonder is the opportunity to see and absorb what is so often flitty and just out of reach. My only hesitancy, opinion only, is about the pinkishness of the background behind the honeycreeper. Feels somewhat overwhelming. Other than that ...
One of three co-favorites of the challenge.

The Green Honeycreeper
by Donna-Dee

Comment by Dennisheckman:
Beautiful bird and what a background! How did you manage to get a studio looking background?

The Green Honeycreeper
by Donna-Dee

Comment by spencelg:
Nice!!

The Green Honeycreeper
by Donna-Dee

Comment by Lydia:
10 from me. My top pick. That background is yummy!

The Green Honeycreeper
by Donna-Dee

Comment by willem:
Fantastic bird and fantastic bird picture. Great colours, perfect focus.

The Green Honeycreeper
by Donna-Dee

Comment by MaryO:
This is fabulous! The color of the bird is stunning and the textured background sets him off very nicely.

Feed Me Seymour!
by Donna-Dee

Comment by Barroness:
Beautiful, I love orchids.
Congrats top 10

Feed Me Seymour!
by Donna-Dee

Comment by grahamgator:
I really love the softness but detailed qualities of this image. Congrats on the HM.

Feed Me Seymour!
by Donna-Dee

Comment by mariuca:
Am I not pretty?