Interesting view. I like the spread of the tail feathers. I'm seeing some "odd" darkness on the right side and lower left...was this due to some viginetting?
7 Rob the Swash
I like the clean symetry of this shot. It takes the bird out of the animal kingdom and into the abstract. The shading of the sky around it is wonderful. 8
I like the position of the bird - the splayed tail feathers, gray lines on wings streatching to the black tips. Nice nutral background - wish the bird stood out a bit more - a little more contrast?
Like this composition and color. Full of noise and a bit oof. [?] Windy day or just the camera. I do believe you have captured the very heart of the challenge. It's good shot despite a few minor flaws.
I love the near-prefect symmetry, the grey-blue tones, teh softness of the feathers. I think the darker sky on the right is perhaps a little distracting--maybe if the sky held the same symmetry as the bird? I dunno. I guess I'd have to see what that would look like to compare before I say for sure if that would improve an already terrific shot. Can't give you a vote, but if I could it'd be a 10. Good luck!