Pelican in Flight
by kawesttex

Comment:
Probably one of the better bird in flight shots from this competition.

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Muscovy Duck In Profile
by scarbrd

Comment:
Ugly little fella. Nice shot, although I'm not sure this is exactly a wild bird... Still going to score high.

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Seagull, Laguna Beach Tide Pools
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Well, I think this nails the classic portrait look. In any case, I like the bright of the eye, and the feather texture. I would have liked a wider DOF and while I think the vignetting works here, I think it also removes the ability to objectively judge the setting. (wild or not).. Still, very nice.

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Bluejay
by rrdjserv

Comment:
Wow! Wonderful shot here.

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Black-Crowned Night Heron
by GeneralE

Comment:
Definitely a head shot here! Nice eye on this one.

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CRY BABY
by rider

Comment:
Nice shot... I will score as though this is a wild bird, however, I would really like to see a context shot here, as there is no way for us to verify that this isn't tethered to a post.

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EYE SEE RED alisterus scapularis
by nivlek

Comment:
I think this definitely qualifies as a portrait, however how am I supposed to know this is a wild bird? I'll assume for now it really is, but I think this one needs at least one "context" image for support.

Also, killer detail on the feathers and eye.

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Concentration
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Nice shot, very well done. I like the intensity of it's gaze.


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Death's Vile Servant
by bcrants

Comment:
Looks soft, although PP could probably fix that. Nice shot overall.

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The Line Up
by rkligman

Comment:
I like this image. The leading line is great, and I love the DOF.

Birds are of course a bit washed out on the chest and head - what a shame, this is otherwise a very nice shot.