I really like this shot... not sure why. I love the subdued colors, for one thing. And something about just the shape of the bird intrigues me. :) Beautiful image!
the very slight blur on the wings does not take away from the image and from the stopped action of flight and from the wonderful shot overall. love the background too!
This is an interesting photo. I think the background is too dark which takes attention from the subject, and the focus is too soft for this challenge; however, I do like it.
Not too happy with the near-centered composition. What might have worked better here is a slight crop from right, rotation by about 20 degrees CCW...so as to make the bird start from the left bottom corner and fly into the picture.
I like the idea, but I'm guessing you'll get lots of comments about the wingtips being blurred. I do think it's a great shot, even though ALL the motion hasn't stopped, most of it has. 8
Beautiful bird caught at a great moment. I wish the background could have been lighter, but you can't control that and I am glad you didn't try to change it through software.
this is a unique take on "bird landing" as you've creatively captured the scene... your background is blurry enough not to detract (actually I like the repetition!) and the lighting on the bird is just right
I like the way the light catches the wing feathers and the cobblestone background adds interest. I wish the head was more present. The bird looks slightly decapitated. Not a "perfect" stop action as there is motion blur, but if it weren't in the challenge description it wouldn't bother me at all. Nice choice. Interesting shape.
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