The Happy Couple [Contest Winner Pool October 2010]
Uploaded: October 15, 2010 04:18:28
F/16, 1/200, ISO-400, 500mm focal length, 150-500mm lens
A male and female Common Crossbill perched in a pine tree before flying off together.
Tammy M. Anderson October 15, 2010
Excellent composition and details, Becky. Just beautiful! #1317615Terry Cervi October 15, 2010
I remember the day we stood and shot these little guys, Doris! They were posing perfectly for us and your detail on them is excellent! Super job, Doris! #8967771Julie Burnett October 15, 2010
The lighting, colors, composition, and clarity are gorgeous, Becky!! #8967778Maria A. Gonzalez October 15, 2010
Excellent capture,poses and colors,RJ..Beautiful. #8967782Ron McEwan October 15, 2010
Whatever I might say about this fabulous image would sound mundane at best. In my opinion I bet we see it again. WTG RJ #8967812Gord MacEachern October 15, 2010
Looks like a winning capture to me Becky, love it!! #8967813Robert R. Goodman October 15, 2010
Hi R.J.,I never seen that kind of bird before.Beautiful capture.Excellent lighting!!!! #8967818Agnes Fegan October 15, 2010
What a perfect pose for you ... beautiful! #8967825Danny B. Head October 15, 2010
I am saying, "winner" here.... Stunning! #8967868Carolyn M. Fletcher October 15, 2010
Totally gorgeous!! #8967883Jeff Robinson October 15, 2010
An Outstanding nature/wildlife capture!! Jeff #8967958Jack Ryan October 15, 2010
Excellent comp, color and clarity...outstanding work...very well done, R.J. #8968129Douglas Pignet October 15, 2010
Very kewl image with great lighting and colors...Well done #8968260Lynn M. Whitt October 16, 2010
Beautiful birds and composition... #8972683R. J. Laudenbacher October 17, 2010
Your comments are so much appreciated. I thank you all so very much. #8976338Rona L. Schwarz October 17, 2010
Outstanding wildlife capture of this pair, Becky! The detail is superb and I love the composition! #8978989Renata Gusciora October 18, 2010
Beautiful capture and unique presentation,R.J.! #8981508Robert R. Goodman November 15, 2010
A big Congratulations,R.J.!!! #9036283Rona L. Schwarz November 15, 2010
So happy to see this one again, Becky - it is superb. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #9036362Terry Cervi November 15, 2010
This is a beautiful shot of those Crossbills Doris! Congrats on your Finalist! #9036414Danny B. Head November 15, 2010
I'm still saying "winner"! Congrats! #9037465Marilyn Cornwell November 15, 2010
Congratulations on this finalist, Becky! Wonderful! #9037505Freddy Bland November 15, 2010
WOW, Becky, this is wonderful!! Congratulations on your finalist!! Nice work here!! #9038135Kathleen Rinker November 15, 2010
Congratulations on this and all your beautiful finalists!! #9038210Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010
I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9038353Chris Budny November 15, 2010
This is lovely! Congratulations! #9038565Maria A. Gonzalez November 15, 2010
Congratulations,Becky on your beautiful finalists and good luck in the next round. #9038757Sam Britt November 15, 2010
Congrats!! #9039502Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010
Congrats on this gorgeous finalist! #9039585Jeff Robinson November 16, 2010
Congrats on your Well Deserved Finalist!! Jeff #9040677Ellen Hodges November 16, 2010
Huge congrats on this outstanding finalist and your other awesome finalists, too!!! Very best luck!!! #9040678Anita Hogue November 16, 2010
Beautiful finalist, Becky! Congratulations! #9040785Val Feldman November 16, 2010
Huge congrats, Becky...these are such unusual birds - you've captured them perfectly! All the best in the upcoming round! #9040854R. J. Laudenbacher November 16, 2010
Your kind remarks are so appreciated and I am so thankful for all of them. #9040898anonymous November 16, 2010
Congratulations RJ on your Beautiful finalist! #9041184Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010
This is really BEAUTIFUL, Becky! Huge congratulations on another EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb #9041522Carol Eade November 16, 2010
What a beautiful finalist, congratulations Becky! #9042123Carol L. Fowler November 16, 2010
Congrats on this wonderful Finalist #9042162JO ANN CLEVELAND November 16, 2010
Congratulations on this great finalist RJ!jo ann c. #9042243
Agnes Fegan November 16, 2010
Congratulations!!! #9042372Heather Pickard November 16, 2010
WOW ! Crossbills. Now I'm really impressed.Nadia Paul November 17, 2010
What a beautiful capture RJ - congrats on your finalist! #9044115Patricia Seidler November 17, 2010
Another terrific finalist RJ! #9044598Dianna Murphy November 18, 2010
Beautiful! #9049317Thomas E. Hinds November 19, 2010
Wonderful work here, R.J.! Beautiful Finalist! #9052176Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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