Kaleidascope
by Sailingduck

Comment by Jutilda:
Another well done shot. I like the blur of the moving ferris wheel.

Jewfish
by Sailingduck

Comment by Jutilda:
This is excellent! Interesting perspective - like you are entering a prehistoric Moby Dick!!

Good coloring and focus. Nice lighting as well.

Hawkfish
by Sailingduck

Comment by SJCarter:
My least favorite of the four your posted for comment. HOWEVER, you've got great composition and colors here. The lighting is a little strong (creating somewhat of a glare on the lighter objects) and the focus is a little off overall. BUT, I must say that I really like this shot too. There is a small patch in the upper left-hand portion of the coral that looks very focused - is this from the focal point of the camera (distance happened to be just right) or is it something from post-processing? It is a little distracting, as I wish the fish & more of the scene were that clear.

Just my 2 cents... Great job!

trio of pink
by Sailingduck

Comment by SJCarter:
Another GREAT shot! I would like it to be a little closer, but the colors and processing are wonderful. I think that purple petals can withstand more processing than most others (IMHO), and you've done a great job here. The dead buds in the upper portion are only slightly distracting.

Fantastic job! (This is starting to sound redundant!)

fantail
by Sailingduck

Comment by SJCarter:
Wow - I can see (since this is just the 2nd image I've looked at from my "offer to comment" thread, that you are definitely good...

This is another great shot! The only thing I see is that bright white spot at the base of the bird's left wing. You might be able to tone that glare down a bit. Otherwise, I think the clarity, composition, and sky colors are wonderful.

VERY nice job.

Butterfly
by Sailingduck

Comment by SJCarter:
Spectacular macro! I really love the blurred background as well - it works here. The colors and clarity are amazing. VERY nice job. The lighting and composition are great - and it doesn't look overprocessed.

Really - I mean REALLY - nice job!

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)
by Sailingduck

Comment by Jutilda:
What a majestic fellow! I like the 3/4 profile. Nicely done.

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)
by Sailingduck

Comment by vtruan:
that's a dark GHO, southern race.

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)
by Sailingduck

Comment by Steveinnz:
Nice capture. a bit fuzzy ..Well done

trio of pink
by Sailingduck

Comment by tsheets:
What's not to like in this one? Another nice one! All I would ask for is for it to be larger (unless it's a 100% crop).