Gliding By
by LN13

Comment:
Very nice, this bird with the stark white background is reminiscent of my favorite painter, Robert McCurdy. So I'm biased to give you a high score. The back ground seems to allow your photography skills show through. Great Job

Cloud Nine
by ThingFish

Comment:
Winner, Winner, Winner

Micro Kitty on the Beach
by Martini_Beach

Comment:
Nice concept in theory, but some things in this image just aren't working for me specifically the right scapula.

The Mischief Maker -- Ivory Billed Tucanette
by scooter97

Comment:
I feel this image has potential to be spectacular, at the moment I feel it has been overworked. I would adjust curves, contrast, sharpen (minimum), change the background to a darker color so the magnificent ones you captured on the birds chest could really stand out!

Waiting for Pasta
by DistantColours

Comment:
I love the striking colors and striations on the gem, but I have failed to understand the concept. This could possibly have a negative affect on your score, although, i hope not.

Discover
by Ken

Comment:
The title of this image coencides beautifuly with this challenge, in my opinion. I believe this image would score potentially higher if the majority of the detail hadn't been lost in the feathers. Aside from that I believe this is a great image, and the close crop creates a mystery, which would intrigue potential visitors,thus, promoting your zoo. 9

Ancient & Modern
by hotpasta

Comment:
Not nearly ancient in my opinion, but the concept was carried out beautifully. You have created a very pleasing range of tones, which seem to add to the drama this image has. Because of the tones, and subject matter I'am picturing a battle between modernity and classical motifs. beautiful image, and nice use of a fisheye.

Caitlin 10 Feb 07
by surfinbird

Comment:
Perfect contrast. This is near the quality (in contrast) I would expect from a Chuck Close daguerreotype. Thumbs up