Challenge 52, For the Birds

redlionredlion Registered Users Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
edited November 23, 2005 in The Dgrin Challenges
Went down to Green Cay refuge (Boynton Beach, FL) late this afternoon. Unfortunately, the sun didn't cooperate, but I got these shots anyway. Which one should I submit?

Joe C.
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  • Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2005
    I would go with number 3, great catchthumb.gif


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  • adrian_kadrian_k Registered Users Posts: 557 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2005
    yup the 3rd is probably the best - great timing.
    However the kingfisher(?) has more character.

    redlion wrote:
    Went down to Green Cay refuge (Boynton Beach, FL) late this afternoon. Unfortunately, the sun didn't cooperate, but I got these shots anyway. Which one should I submit?

    Joe C.
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  • LeDudeLeDude Registered Users Posts: 501 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2005
    tough call... #3 seems like such no-brainer, and yet #4 is so funky I think I'd vote for it (then again, that's me and I'm guessing not the majority of voters)
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  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2005
    All of the shots are great! But #4 is my favorite. thumb.gif I like the composition and the fact that you have captured the whole bird. Good luck!

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  • cabbeycabbey Registered Users Posts: 1,053 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2005
    #4 has great color, and pose, plus you've got the whole bird in a well balanced composition. I'd say it takes my vote.

    OH... plus you could have a lot of fun photo shopping things into that big green space later. :)
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  • JimMJimM Registered Users Posts: 1,389 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2005
    I vote for #3
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  • MattGoinsMattGoins Registered Users Posts: 44 Big grins
    edited November 21, 2005
    #4 for me, though I do like the action of #3. Four just amused me, because it was kind of the bird was waving hello to the camera.
  • AnnabellaAnnabella Registered Users Posts: 191 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2005
    #4 he pops out and grabs my attention! very nice
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  • redlionredlion Registered Users Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited November 21, 2005
    Green Heron Dance!
    Thanks everyone for your input!

    I've decided to go with #4. Just too funky and colorful to pass up.

    Joe C.
  • bhambham Registered Users Posts: 1,303 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2005
    3 and 4.

    4 is kinda funny. Almost seems as if the bird is waving to you.
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