votes 148, views 216, Avg Vote 4.974, comments 9 (the bird is not sharp)
by Oded

Comment:
Good shot, dopey title. The bird doesn't have to be pin sharp for this shot, and the important part - the head - is in focus. The movement in the wings just adds to the shot by implying movement and flights. The crop/framing is also lovely with the internal symmetry of that window ledge. Great textures on the wall too. Don't be so hard on yourself :)

The Lowly Pigeon
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Fantastic job in pp. Love your vision and the accentuation of the existing colours. Really striking and individual.

The Price of Freedom
by Breeee123

Comment:
This is my favourite of the Bald Eagle shots submitted because of the closeness to the bird and the detail. There's a certain intimacy about this shot that separates it from the others for me. I think it's all in the fantastic detail and sparkle of the bird's eye.

Together we LIVE, Alone we die.
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
I really liked this shot - a bit surprised it didn't feature a lot higher in the ranking. It's a bold statement. I gave this a 9...for me the desaturation only served to move focus to the togetherness of the hands, rather than weirdly discolourised forearms. I reckon you'd do really well at a stock photography place with this image...(team work, togetherness etc).

The Recycling Ape
by JaimeVinas

Comment:
I gave this an 8 for what it's worth. I agree with mpeters - technically this shot is spot on. To mark it below a 5 is harsh. Lighten up DPC!

Straight Shooter
by scarbrd

Comment:
Grats on the top 10 - I really had hoped this would do better though.

Tentative
by aberration

Comment:
Very nice shot. I really like the tones and textures, plus the perspective gives added interest. Plus you've got cute in there for mass appeal :)

Five O'Clock Shadow
by hyperfocal

Comment:
Beautiful capture - what did you do, put 10 extension tubes on a 1000m macro attached to an electron microscope?! Love the detail from the eyes to the "beard".

The Recycling Ape
by JaimeVinas

Comment:
It's not often a challenge photo has me actually laughing out loud - great capture and even funnier title

Six Strong
by JeniY

Comment:
Cute overload! Brillant idea and lovely execution. I wonder how many times you rotated this to try to decide on the best orientation (in addition to agony of final selection)?! I don't know if it's an optical illusion or me but it does look slightly off centre...in any case it's a really fun and enjoyable photo with great colour and lighting.