I like the point of view on this image. Using an upward angle helps to keep you from looking for distractions on the ground level, and emphasizes the bird.
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 6
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 6
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc. 6
How well does it meet the challenge: 7
Total Averaged Rating(Rounded) 6
Looks like a sculpture to be seen in Arizona. I especially like the inclusion of other things to give scale. Perhaps change to a more side view, but that's minor. 10
This is a great sculpture! Unfortunately, I see it as another artist's vision and this photo has done nothing to add to it. Why include the background distractions? Why frame the entire subject when parts could convey so much?
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background 7
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing 9
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 7
How well does it meet the challenge: 8
Total Averaged Rating 8 Dick
I bet this does very well, though I wouldn't want to live next to it in a windstorm. Good job on the sky and the color of the bird. I wonder if there isnt a different perspective that would take out the stuff underneath him.