Very nicely composed and well shoot. However the challenge was very specific and I can't justify scoring this as high as an equally well composed shoot that meets the challenge.
Note : If you can document that this creature fits into the challenge, please email me and I'll reconsider my vote... myqyl@e-clark.us
Not a bird, not a mammal, not a reptire, not meeting the challenge. Photographically, the dragonfly is excellent, but the white "stick" draws too much attention. The dark background is superb