hermit thrush in willow
by tnun

Comment:
A pretty study of a bird I have never come across. Pleasing that the bird is not obscured by twigs or foliage. My only criticism is that it looks a tad soft and lacking in contrast.

Exmoor pony
by calculus

Comment:
Lovely. I have a few photos of Exmoor ponies - not as easy as people might think. I love driving over the moor trying to spot them. Black and white was a good choice, I feel.

Great Spotted Woodpecker
by bjoern

Comment:
A good photo of this woodpecker, not obscured by twigs or foliage.

Female Mallard
by Lawton

Comment:
Super study of the duck - crisp focus, excellent exposure, and a sense of motion. My only niggle is that I would prefer either no background, or more background. The yellow streak, all be it well softened, is rather distracting.

One is the lonliest number
by MinsoPhoto

Comment:
An unusual, but perfectly valid take on the subject. I rather like this.

Sharing Mother's Love
by MelonMusketeer

Comment:
Aww, an interesting wildlife photo, showing bird behaviour. A shame the parents head is a little blurred, possibly from movement as other parts on the same focal plane seem sharp.

Koala Bear: Sleeps 20 Hours a day!
by Stagolee

Comment:
Aww, super sweet - oops, wrong challenge! But it is....

grey squirrel
by tvsometime

Comment:
Perfect depth of field, focus and exposure. Sweet photo of a cute subject - although the grey squirrel isn't universally loved in England as the pox virus it brought with it has all but decimated the native red squirrel. This is crying out for the addition of a speech bubble!

The Toddler
by Kroburg

Comment:
Aww, I do love photos of seals - I'm not sure whether you have caught this one mid-blink, if it has a cataract, or if there is strong reflection from the sky, but the right eye does look clouded or blind, which I find mildly distracting. I might have been tempted to try for a shallower dof, but respect your choice.

Homeland
by ubique

Comment:
Refreshing to see what I take to be a genuine African wildlife photograph. The composition is very well balanced, and I love the inclusion of the retreating elephants - it gives an excellent feeling of 'herd'. I am not so sure about the sepia toning; it gives the photo a somewhat muddy and flat feel, which is a great shame given that there is detail throughout.