422nd Show & Tell Competition: Birds - WINNER

[gillk]

This, as always, has been so hard - so many great bird shots. I have decided on shots which are either different, ones I feel were not easily captured or I just plain liked . Starting with honourable mentions, in alphabetical order:

aldeca I like how this bird's wings show motion but the body is in focus outlined nicely by the underside of the wing.


alain_lestrade. This one, although not very clear, captures one's adventureous imagination.


bibigarf. This is perfectly timed with the bird looking so elegant against a flattering background:


grompem. An amazing sight - makes one think of Hitchcock's "The Birds" - the B&W treatment and leaden sky does give it a dark mood (IMHO)


And, in 3rd place:
luxun54. Love this - looks like the two are having a delicate conversation.


2nd place:
amoxtli. What an extraordinary bird - looks like it just stepped out of the beauty salon.


1st place:
ee66. I like how this is photographed against a black background showing it off so beautifully - fabulous shot.

[amoxtli]

Thanks very much for Second Place. Congrats to all who participated. Well chosen subject with many fine images submitted.
Regards, Walter

[luxun54]

Thank you so much for the 3rd place from among the many fine submissions.

[ee66]

thanks for the first place!
New subject shall be submitted shortly.

Cheers!