I see you!
by bcoble

Comment by purpleflutterby13:
That's very cute. Good composition, and all the detail of the plants makes the picture really interesting. To improve it, maybe sharpen the picture slightly more, and increase the saturation to bring out the colours.

Grazing
by bcoble

Comment by Germaine:
Good idea and beautiful colors in the background. Unfortunately, IMNSHO, there's something a little funny about the pinto horse. Not in focus? I can't really put my finger on it.

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by jaysonmc:
Great sharpness and terrific colors. I like the overal composition. A very good understand of what makes a photo appealing. The fence is a little bit of a distraction, but not because of the design. I actually think the pattern helps here, but it is the fact that the view knows what the background entails. Still a wonderful capture.

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by JuliBoc:
The fence in the background is a dead giveaway that this is a zoo or aviary shot. It doesn't make the bird any less beautiful, but it does diminish the value of the image. As long as you were dealing with a captive bird, I think it would have been good to wait until the bird was leaning a little more toward you. Also if possible, get in a position where the branch is on a more interesting angle, possibly with a little background beneath it. If the branch is a horizontal perch you might try tilting the camera.

Having said all that, I want you to know that I think the focus is good, the colors are lovely, and the Lory is adorable. I think you did a good job of capturing the sheen of the feathers without blowing out the highlights (hard to do). I hope you can go back and get lots more shots of this good subject.

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by Skip:
nice enough image, especially tough to expose given the strong light and the heavy shadows. i'm curious as to what made this stand out to you as your best image of the year...

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by Tygerr:
Pretty colours, and good focus. Composition lacks 'wow' factor though.

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by Ben:
Lovely shot.
Nicely lit to one side with the natural light.
I don't think i like the stick being flat accross the bottom though.

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by Bethan:
The chainlink, even though it is blurred out, is a bit distracting

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by goc:
funny bird, the colors are nice

God's Gift
by bcoble

Comment by PHOTOKID:
Nice colors, Like the lighting as well.