Alcedo Atthis
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Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

A very appealing image that contributes well to the challenge

Another unique image Eugene. I love the sharp focus where its needed and the soft focus wingtips which, as you say, suggests a little motion blur, it works well. The angle is lovely giving a further sense of dynamic action. I can understand why you will have removed the background given the rest of the probably chaotic scene that would have been behind it. The plain white background you have gone with makes the image unique leaving us to focus entirely on the lovely detail of the bird itself so that we can appreciate the sheer beauty of these gorgeous little birds. Shame the blue and white was minimal editing...!

Alcedo Atthis
by riot

Comment by Dennisheckman:
Beautiful capture.

Steindl's Staircase
by riot

Comment by MeMex2:
this meets the challenge!

Alcedo Atthis
by riot

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
Lovely capture. I just wish you'd pulled out some of the shadow detail a bit as all the darks seem to run together - particularly the eye. 7 that I would have gone higher on otherwise.

Devonian to Cretaceous
by riot

Comment by Cyrilda:
Very nice shot. I only have the Canon 60mm macro and love it. I would love the 100mm macro. Great job.

Devonian to Cretaceous
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the challenge

Another gem Eugene! A beautifully detailed image very well executed it very competently epitomises the essence of the challenge. You really are being very critical to make an observation of the very slight loss of focus detail on the left of the frame it really is so minimal as to have little or no impact on the end result. If there is anything to criticise I would suggest that the whites in the lower part of the frame are perhaps just a tad close to the limit? The colour and detail is excellent and well rewarded with your score and placement, well done Eugene.

Devonian to Cretaceous
by riot

Comment by jomari:
Beautiful shot. One of my top two. 10

Tides of Time
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Comment by mitalapo:
thanks for the writeup (the cold water explain the arresting gaze...)

Devonian to Cretaceous
by riot

Comment by blindjustice:
epic composition, Fibonacci would be proud.

Tides of Time
by riot

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the challenge

By ‘eck Eugene you certainly pushed the boat out on this one, that was some challenge! Again your write up helps enormously to set the scene and the amount of effort involved I’m sure most of the people understood your homage but not having seen the film it was lost on me so thanks for the detailed write up and clip. I agree with Bearded you certainly achieved your objective. Technically, its great, the only thing I might add is that it would have been good to see a little more of the candle just to make it a bit more obvious but that really is a minor point. I’m in awe of your dedication in creating a unique image that has certainly pushed your personal boundaries, well done.