Although it looks like the exposure may have been a challenge on this one, Foozi, you have lovely, vivid colors where they count, on the bird, and razor-sharp clarity. Nice positioning on the branches and filling of the frame diagonally. I do wish the eye were a bit more clear, but that might be difficult, technically, I realize. Well done and excellent note.

Regards,
Jim

Excellent presentation, Jozsef. The details are crisp and sharp, the point of view is simple and draws the eye immediately, and the two waxwings off the edge of the roof provide an immediate point of entry to draw the viewer in. Nicely done!

Regards,
Jim

Well, Ram, if it's a mercy to you, it's a blessing to us. What a great macro -- vivid, crisp, and clear where it needs to be, soft where the distractions lie.

Small, but striking, indeed. The juxtaposition of the red and black immediately draws the eye. Nice use of lighting, too.

Beautiful!

I'm glad to see you do make it to this area from time to time, John. I really like the presentation you have here, not only for the well-executed macro of the Lycopodium, with its crisp detail, but also the presentation against the bed of autumn leaves. That's a nice touch.

Regards,
Jim

A fine 500, Jane. We get to reach right into the tree with you, to peek betwixt the branches. Simple, clear, crisp, well lit, just the right perspective. Few words needed. Fine work.

Regards,
Jim

Thanks for the clicks to your compendium, Mario. I like this one, and I like the others on flickr, too. Of the bunch, probably Red Underwear is my personal favorite. But this is nice. The perspective is rich in color, a little bit unusual, arguably creative.

TFS,
Jim

I like your note on Noton's Edicts, Niek, and I like your work here. I'm rather partial to trees against a golden hour landscape myself. There's a simple beauty here. Was it Stevenson who wrote: "I think that I shall never see a poem so lovely as a tree?" No, Google informs me it was Joyce Kilmer. In any case, the poet's point is an apt one. Thanks for your poetry with the camera.

Regards,
Jim

You know, Luis, I saw this the other day and had probably three different thoughts in quick succession:

1. The collage is striking and catches the eye.
2. 15 winged creatures in one frame, while an ambitious undertaking, is probably too much by a factor of two or three times to really do justice to any of them.
3. Nonetheless, that much effort deserves some recogntion.

The individual composition in each is well done. Next time, I'd counsel patience. You can always start a theme or travelogue or simply your own personal series.

In any case, thanks for sharing. Keep the images coming our way.

Regards,
Jim

I have a few fungal shots in my own collection of potential postings, Ram, and I typically hold off on posting them -- quite candidly because I don't know enough to classify or describe them knowledgeably. You obviously do :)
Good clarity here and good presentation of form. A solid macro with a helpful note.

Good work!
Jim

Stunning, Paul, stunning! The point of view and clarity in this portrait are great, and your capture right at the point of nibbling on the shoots -- very nice! This one's a fine bit of camera craftsmanship!

Regards,
Jim