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I just love the blur against the razor sharp feathers! What a unique and inspiring image! Message edited by author 2011-07-08 16:04:24.
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One of my favourite bird shots on DPC. Stunning!
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edward sizzorhands !!
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I gave this high marks.
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Surprised ... This is an awesome shot ... well captured
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A great example of a pic that well transcends any camera-related technical issues.
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What a shame...very sad this ended where it did. I wish I could slap some voters on this site.
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Such a super photo, under-appreciated.
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I also thought this would have scored higher. It's a beautiful capture.
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Not sure why this didn't finish higher?? anyway congrats on a superb image.
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This is so fantastic, great composition, great exposture, there is so much detail and yet motion blur and all the elements here work so well together.
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Very original and open to many symbolic interpretations.
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Wonderful capture.
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I like how it seems to be hugging itself with its wings. Focus is a little soft, but I still like the shot.
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I really like this, great capture and nice B&W conversion
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This is by far one of the best images in this challenge and on the site. It's hard for me to express why I like it so much. Maybe it reminds me of a Geisha with her fans veiling her face. Wonderful. 10
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caught him in mid-flight...is a little soft in focus
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I love this capture - dof and b/w really make this photo come alive.
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Stunning image. can't find anything to suggest to make it any better. Well dne
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Awesome capture and presentation. Gorgeous.
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Excellent moment well captured.
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Beautiful ... eerie ... perfect tone ... awesome capture ... top 3 so far
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I can't watch! Nice motion shot.
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The bird has a vampire feel to it, like when a vampire opens his cape and pounces!
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Great photo Lynne. This is one heck of a capture and though its not tack sharp, who really cares. It evokes emotion and perfectly illustrates a release or an ascension. Lots of faves on this one for sure and certainly well deserved. Good luck!
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i like the soft focus and the unusual wing position makes this unique!
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Great capture. Really like this photo. Great job.
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Wonderful capture of the moment. May not be the typical DPC winning photo, but I think it's rather lovely :)
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Wonderful second in life. You almost captured it perfectly
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superb moment and realization of pic
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I've seen this before but I can't remember who took it, sorry! A good capture of the pigeon/dove in flight.
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Perfect timing, I love his little face peeking out from behind the wings, like a child playing peek-a-boo.
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A most intriguing position, almost like a hug. Very touching.
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Cool action shot. The composition is very nice.
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such concentration and focus in the bird's expression - nice shot...
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Interesting capture, like the bird is doing an interpretive dance...
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I like this as a B&W. It allows the bird to really take a stronger position in the pic and really enhances the contrast on its head very well. It also improves emotional connection.
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wow, I love this shot.fantastic timing. 8
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Wow! Great timing (or luck) :-)
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Deliriously beautiful. 10
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Another type of photo that I typically wouldn't gravitate too. However, all the components come together to make a great shot! The softness of the photo, the light dark contrast, the angle of the wings, the black and white coloring...they all come together and make a spectacular photo. Very visually stimulating. 10
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not sharp, but doesn't have to be. composed and toned well. looking for a little more space, but the space you have is well treated in processing - the mottled background enhances the idea of movement conveyed in the bird. 8
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Great action photo and supherb composition. Just missing that last little bit of sharpeness
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I think I have seen this one before.. cant remember whose it is though.
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Great timing. . looks like it is protecting a hidden secret
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Reminds me of those Matrix™ special effects / slo-mo kung fu moves. :) Great capture.
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this has a really cool feel to it. anticipation. the fact that you caught it right before the wings are about to flap out has the viewer waiting for that action to come. Great capture.
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This photo is quite magical... The black and white is also an excellent choice that creates an interesting mood for the scene. Nice work :)
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Fantastic timing. It looks like it's from a movie.
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A lovely nonstandard capture of a flying bird. Especially the wings are very nice. Overall it's perhaps a little dark.
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Simple effective translation, I find myself drawn into this one...
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Awesome capture, one of my favorites. 10
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Straight into my favs...9
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wow, that's a different capture, having the wings in front, cool
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really interesting take, not the usual bird in flight shot, looks like its about to cast a spell, or do some martial arts! /8
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Certainly a unique look at the process of bird flight. A bunch to like about this. 8
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brilliant image, love the processing and softness, great action shot with so much appeal.
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Great timing for the wings to be hiding the birds face
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Great capture. Would have been perfect IMO if the wing tips or the head were sharper focused.
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I like that you caught it in mid-flap(?). you've presented a different perspective on the ole "bird flying" picture. It's great.
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Good timing... the face and beak behind the wings make this more than the average bird shot.
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I've seen this before :) Great picture.
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Great freeze capture. Nice crop and PP.
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great capture - a bit too soft focus
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A little dark and creepy looking but I like that! hahah.
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Wow. What a unique and interesting pose. I really like the composition and the sombre lighting in this, it creates a sense of incompletion. I look at this and just want the bird to open it's wings already! Thank you for contributing something different and stunning!
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like the black & white conversion
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What timing! Excellent capture.
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I looks like he is coming out from hiding. Reminds me of Batman.
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unusual (in a positive sense) perspective and position of wings for a bird-in-flight shot. nice bokeh. overall far too soft for me. composition is a bit unbalanced, image is almost split in two halves. had also preferred a tad more contrast (i.e. brighter lights)
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Love the feeling of movement. Great shot
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intsesting angle on the dove
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