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Comment by LevT:
Congrats on your ribbon Drake!

Blue Bird
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Comment by glad2badad:
That's interesting that you see Eastern Bluebirds only in late winter. We have them year-round here. Your area looks to be right on the edge of their breeding range. We have two active nesting pairs in the front yard currently. :-)

As for the scoring on your entry. One thing that stood out to me immediately was that the eye and beak are not sharp. That kills a wildlife image pretty quickly. The composition is a little awkward also with the empty space above the subject. I like how there is a second one in the background nicely OOF.

p.s. - I grew up about 45 minutes west of your location. I always think of home when I see your lighthouse photos. :-D

ETA - link.

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Newborn soaking up the sun
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Comment by MaryO:
Awww, very cute.

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Comment by IreneM:
This is too cute for words and so perfect for the challenge.

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Comment by Art Roflmao:
Oh jeez, if this ain't the cutest thang! 'dorable.

Blue Bird
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Comment by spencelg:
This is lovely. In my top three.

Covered Bridge
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Comment by bsluijk:
Out of these two I think the B&W is strongest - the color picture is a bit bland. What could you have done to make the color picture more powerful?

The Landing
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Comment by MaryO:
Great timing on this capture. I can feel the forward momentum.

East Coast Of Lake Michigan Battered By Fall Gale
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Comment by Barroness:
congratulations
Magnificent Image, just beautiful

East Coast Of Lake Michigan Battered By Fall Gale
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Comment by roz:
MANY CONGRATULATIONS on another dramatic and incredible image .. your photos of lighthouses are just wonderful .. and always so intense ... begone you person who gave this a 3 .. !! .. it is a brilliant and very apt photo for the challenge .. :)