Cold Weather Eagle
by zimmanj

Comment:
I love this shot. He looks like he is mad about something. We have a local eagle (at the bird sanctuary) that I enjoy taking pics of.
Great job, congrats.
Drake

Predatory Instinct
by joshuamli

Comment:
I love this shot, the clarity, expression, even steamy breath. This was one of my favorite shots in the competition. Congrats... you were a worthy opponent! This was a very close competition.
Keep up the good work.
Drake

Cardinal Bracing Against The Snow Storm
by Drake

Comment:
Binkman - Reference my note below.

Cardinal Bracing Against The Snow Storm
by Drake

Comment:
Thank you all very much for the kind comments! I am really excited about this first win. This site has been a great benefit to me in helping improve my photo skills.

A little more detail on the pic: I took this thru my dining room window of the Cardinal perched on top of the rod that supports the bird feeder mounted on the rail of my sundeck. She looked so pathetic bracing against the high wind, cold and blowing snow.

I used my Nikon 80-400 mm AF VR lens. I was "zoomed" to about 230mm. This shot was taken without a tripod, just me leaning against the window frame and hoping the VR feature on the lens (vibration reduction) worked - as the light level was a bit low and the camera was at 1/40 sec. (And yes we keep the feeder full!).

Thanks again,
Drake

The Mask - Unveiling Man's Disguise
by Spanish_Grease

Comment:
Looks like a NG cover.

Snow Cat
by buzzrock

Comment:
Like the expression. Maybe a slightly smaller aperature would have brought more of the body in focus. Good colors.

The Highland Cow (Scotland`s hardy breed)
by geewhy

Comment:
Nice shot. Guess you were able to "sneak" up on this guy, because he couldn't see you anyway.....

Thistle and bee
by train

Comment:
Nice shot... lots going on here.

Time Stands Still in the Rural South
by dagaleaa

Comment:
Nice shot, loe the soft edges.

Urban Squirrel
by PaulMdx

Comment:
Nice colors and texture.... background distracts a bit.