Sunset Sonata
by Cuttooth

Comment:
Its been said already but well done on the double Blue! You must have had fun watching your scores this week!

In-Flight Snack
by HarveyG

Comment:
Well done on a good finish Harvey. Sadly you missed the ribbons again but you should be proud of your shot. You do love those BIF shots chasing their prey don't you :-)

Right to the Sun
by Ammie

Comment:
Simple but classic Amanda! Well done on ANOTHER ribbon! Keep it up, but next time you must beat Rian ;-).
Go South Africa!

What Comes Around Goes Around
by RianBotes

Comment:
Let me quote you a snip from a PM I got from Rian:
"I have just dabbled a bit with the odd challenge..."
Dabbled? No Rian - It's more like taking first place and showing the rest of us how to take a super shots. Well done Meneer!
Nice to See Amanda right behind you in the top 3 as well! Go South Africa!!

Dry clothes
by Ammie

Comment:
Hey Well done Amanda. A style is certainly being grown and refined. Keep it up.
(PS - this is like rural street photography - nice and unique)

On Safari
by kasaba

Comment:
Well I think the 2 comments below hit the nail on the head of what you were trying to achieve. Sadly I think most voters here like to see crisp clean almost stock looking shots. This shot appeals to a different crowd that is in the minority here. You still got 7's 8's and a 10!

Hunter and Hunted
by HarveyG

Comment:
Sorry I'm only getting to commenting on this now. I have wanted to write for a few days already. As herfotoman said - bloody marvelous! Hunter and hunted in focus on a shallow DOF plane is never easy let alone for a BIF shot. Its hard enough with any wildlife but I can appreciate the technical difficulties here - well done on a super image!
I also like the slight blur in the wings to show the speed at which the action is happening at. Freezing the scene totally wouldnt have the same effect of speed even if you couldnt increase the shutter speed due to ISO / Aperture limitations - I think you did very well!

Siblings
by Ammie

Comment:
Hey Hey well done Amanda! Great image of such a lovely moment.

Moving Mountains
by RianBotes

Comment:
Nice use of Long Exposure here Rian - loving your big stopper are you?. I love the way the clouds come out over the mountains. So many layers and lots to look at.

Thirsty Tribe
by RianBotes

Comment:
Lovely shot Rian and it is nice to the whole family from the young to old in one shot. Didnt know your shot was doing this well - but then again you will say I never asked :-)
Congrats on the HM! I see good scores coming from you in the next few months!