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Crow's Feet

© Joanna Kovalcsik

Crow

Uploaded: April 10, 2017 | Entered: April 11, 2017 08:13:44

Description


American Crow at First Beach where the Quillayute River spills into the Pacific Ocean... Forks, Washington.
Category: Animals

Comments

frank w. degenhardt April 10, 2017 1

This is fantastic. What an incredible scene with the crow on the log while it rains. The colors and setting are gorgeous, but its those intense details that makes this picture a standout. Fantastic work. #1683788

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 10, 2017 2

Super tones, textures, detail, dof & clarity, Joanna! #11582275

Avril Young April 11, 2017 1

wow, very striking photo..stunning. #11582286

Bojan Bencic level-classic April 11, 2017 2

Amazing photo, Joanna. Fantastic clarity and composition. Love the rain. #11582304

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 11, 2017 2

Naww, he doesn't look happy at all.
Poor crow.
Great photo! #11582322

Emile Abbott level-classic April 11, 2017 1

Excellent capture and the rain a real plus, Joanna. #11582456

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 11, 2017

Thank you all for your kind and insightful comments!!! :) #11582502

Chuck Green level-classic April 11, 2017 1

Excellent work, Joanna! I bet we see it again! <>< #11582532

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 11, 2017 1

This one is special Joanna, love everything about it but especially the way you captured the rain or spray!! Sure to see this again!! #11582551

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 12, 2017

Chuck and John, I'm so glad you liked my image! Thanks for the good words!!! :o) #11582767

Dianne Brin level-classic April 13, 2017 1

Fantastic capture! I love it! #11582958

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 13, 2017

Thanks so much, Dianne! :o) #11582988

Karen Bacon April 13, 2017 1

Love all the different textures captured in this image along with the great use of dof! Well done! #11583036

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 13, 2017

Karen, I appreciate your insightful and thoughtful comments! Thank you! :o) #11583047

Michele Peterson level-classic May 23, 2017 1

This looks just like Washington, love the rain on the bird and the slight look of the beach in the background. Wonderfully perfect. I'm sure the bird didn't mind too much, he's used to the rain! :-) #11597888

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic May 24, 2017 1

Michele, thank you so much! I sure wish I had known you lived there when I went. Next time!!! :o) #11597965

Leslie McLain level-classic May 31, 2017 1

Congrats on a fantastic finalist, Joanna. #11602095

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures May 31, 2017 1

Joanna you had an excellent month and all your Finalist are outstanding but this is my favorite, congratulations and good luck in the gold round! #11602460

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic May 31, 2017

So kind of you to say, John... thanks!!! I'm really glad you like the image. It's a fav for me, too. :o) #11602539

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 31, 2017 1

BIG CONGRATZ on grabbing the First Place Gold with this awesome shot, Joanna.
Usman. #11602691

Louise Wolbers level-addict May 31, 2017 1

Congrats Joanna. I almost feel sorry for the poor little bird getting so wet. #11602695

Lana Arcemont June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna! #11602705

Micky Cleveland level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congratulation on your first place win. #11602708

Gord MacEachern June 01, 2017 1

Big congrats on the first place Gold Joanna, WTG !! #11602713

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 01, 2017 1

Excellent first place winner,Joanna! Congratulations!! #11602716

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 01, 2017 1

Huge congratulations Joanna on your 1st place winner!!! #11602736

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 01, 2017 1

I love this; the washed out tones and the sort of bleak mood... Congratulations! #11602833

Candace M. Cleveland June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna!! #11602868

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 01, 2017 1

Congrats on your beautiful first place winner. #11602922

Jane E. Miller level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congrats on your First Place Winner. Well Deserved. Absolutely love it!
#11602941

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe June 01, 2017 1

Well won, Joanna! #11602942

Heidi Psinas level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna! Love the rain. I learn by studying your beautiful images! #11602951

Dee Langevin level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations on your winning image Joanna! Fabulous capture!! #11602968

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 01, 2017 1

Congrats on your awesome First Place win, Joanna!! #11602978

Leslie McLain level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congrats on a beautiful first place winner, Joanna. #11602991

Terry Piotraschke level-deluxe June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna, on your First Place Win on this fantastic photo. Well done! #11603017

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe June 01, 2017 2

Mazel Tov, Joanna! A nice first place feather in your cap #11603037

Martha R. Mazon level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Outstanding perspective, framing, detail depth and mood, Joanna! Winter is coming!! Congratulations on the First Place Win!! #11603057

Michele Peterson level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Woohoo for you and the crow! So happy to see this get a gold badge, Joanna.
Congratulations! #11603087

Teresa L. Brooks June 01, 2017 1

Big congrats, Joanna! #11603118

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 01, 2017 1

Congrats on your winning image ... I also love how you captured the rain! #11603141

Emile Abbott level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna on First Place Gold Winner #11603183

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 01, 2017 1

What a terrific capture - great mood in this one. I love that it's head is turned as if away from the elements. He looks miserable! and that's a very good thing in a photo :) Congratulations on the 1st Place Win, Joanna. #11603243

Val Feldman level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Oh, he's just drenched - as I'm sure you were traipsing thru Washington's inclement weather to get this incredible capture! :) That shiny First Place Gold badge was worth the deluge of rain and windblown hair (and feathers on Mr Crow's part), tho! Wonderful work!! Warmest congrats, Joanna, The Intrepid! :) :)
#11603351

Natasha Pliss level-classic June 01, 2017 1

This capture is absolutely incredible, Joanna! I've never seen a bird looking this miserable. Great moody tones and superb details. Huge congrats on your fantastic First Place Win! #11603361

Janet Daniel June 01, 2017 1

What a wonderful image, Joanna! Big congrats on your 1st Place Gold! #11603366

Joan Classen level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congratulations on a very striking first place winner, Joanna! #11603400

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 01, 2017 1

Congrats on your well- deserved Gold Medal, Joanna! #11603445

Cindy Bendush level-classic June 01, 2017 1

He looks as excited about the weather as I would be - which makes this a great mood study. Big congrats on your first place! #11603487

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe June 02, 2017 1

Amazing in every way! HUGE congrats on this extraordinary image! #11603545

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 02, 2017 1

Congrats on this Fantastic Win and POTD! #11603570

Carol Quina level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Double congratulations Joanna! Lovely light, nice textures, beautiful capture. #11603575

Cathy A. Rose June 02, 2017 1

Awesome photo Joanna!! Congratulations on both wins!!! #11603580

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 02, 2017

BP'ers, words can't express my gratitude for your kind, thoughtful comments and warm congratulations. Now, I have just seen that "Crow's Feet" has been selected as Photo of the Day. I am ecstatic and joyfully overwhelmed! I learn so much from all of you, and your encouragement is valued and appreciated. Thank you!!! :o) #11603593

Mary L. Olson level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Congrats on the Photo of the Day, Joanna. This image merits its gold badges. #11603610

Rosemary Sampson level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Great photo, Joanna! Love the perspective and the detail. Well done and well deserved POTD! #11603612

Martha R. Mazon level-classic June 02, 2017 1

And now congratulations on the POTD, Joanna! I'll never tire of the multitude of fascinating shapes and tones in this beauty. #11603614

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 02, 2017 1

WOW Joanna, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful 1st place!!! <>< #11603615

Ed Lauderdale level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna!!! #11603627

Lydia Williams level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Great image Joanna! A great big congratulations on your goldens! #11603639

Joannie Bertucci level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Ouch! Jojo, when I say "ouch" that means I'm viewing an image that is so striking it hurts! Amazing presentation and congrats on your First place win and your POTD, both so very well deserved! #11603657

Michele Peterson level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Wow, Joanna, just stacking up the Gold medals on this one! Congrats once again!! #11603693

Leslie McLain level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Congrats on a fantastic POTD, Joanna. #11603700

Marcel J. Fernandez June 02, 2017 1

Congratulations on your iconic First Place Winner, Joanna. #11603707

Cary Rogers June 02, 2017 1

CONGRATZ, Joanne! Wow!! A POTD right on the heels of your winning GOLD, on this one! :-) #11603738

Joy Bello June 02, 2017 1

Congrats on your 1st place winner & POTD! Well done!! #11603739

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Very well done, Joanna. Congratulations! #11603752

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Glad to see this unique image with a first place gold badge. #11603808

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Huge Congratulations on this fantastic and well deserving First Place Winner, Joanna!! Love it!! #11603815

Susan Williams June 02, 2017 1

Congratulations on your First Place Gold, Joanna. Such a compelling capture and so beautifully presented! #11603844

Susan Williams June 02, 2017 1

Congratulations on your First Place Gold, Joanna. Such a compelling capture and so beautifully presented! #11603845

Susan Williams June 02, 2017 1

Congratulations on your First Place Gold, Joanna. Such a compelling capture and so beautifully presented! #11603846

Chuck Green level-classic June 02, 2017 1

Congrats on your fantastic POTD and Winner!! <>< #11603889

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 02, 2017

Thank you so much, everyone! I'm very grateful for your kind congratulations!! :) #11603965

Deborah Lewinson level-addict June 02, 2017 1

Huge congrats on your First Place Win, Joanna, for this unique and wonderful image! #11603976

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 03, 2017 1

And another Huge Congratulations on your POTD, Joanna!! #11604026

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe June 03, 2017 1

Huge congratulations on this awesome First Place Winner and also POTD...so well deserving, Joanna! #11604033

Susan D. Royce level-classic June 03, 2017 1

Beautiful photo, Joanna...congrats on the win and POTD! #11604107

Dayna Cain level-classic June 03, 2017 1

This image is just dripping with gold and very deserving of all of it! Incredible work and huge congrats!!! #11604137

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 03, 2017 1

Congratulations on your fine winner!
#11604172

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 03, 2017 1

Congratulations on double gold Joanna, this image is so deserving!! #11604327

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 03, 2017

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate your great comments and kindness! :o) #11604334

Anita Bower June 04, 2017 1

Congratulations! #11604409

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 04, 2017 1

Amazing capture, Joanna! Congrats on your First Place win! #11604515

Judith Redmount June 05, 2017 1

beautiful #11605072

Judith Redmount June 05, 2017 1

beautiful #11605074

Gail Sullivan level-classic June 07, 2017 1

Big congrats, Joanna! #11605889

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 07, 2017

Anita, Mariann, Judith, and Gail... thank you for the kind words and congratulations! :o) #11605966

Nadia Paul June 09, 2017 1

Congrats on your beautiful winner Joanna! #11606339

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 09, 2017

Nadia, thank you for those warm congratulations! I truly appreciate it! :o) #11606383

Gord MacEachern June 09, 2017 1

Big congrats on your POTD Joanna!! #11606398

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 09, 2017

Gord, thank you kindly for the warm congratulations! :o) #11606402

Kathy Govreau June 11, 2017 1

Excellent detail. Fantastic photo! #11607504

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 12, 2017 1

Thank you kindly, Kathy! :o) #11607532

Cynthia j. Lesley June 15, 2017 1

Stunning photo! #11608416

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 15, 2017

Cynthia, thanks so much!! :o) #11608486

Peggy Pfister level-classic June 15, 2017 1

Love the mood and beautiful soft color palette here. Big congrats on the win and POTD, Joanna! #11608883

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 15, 2017

Peggy, your kind words and warm congratulations are truly appreciated! Thank you!!! :o) #11609026

RC Fritz June 16, 2017 1

Congratulations on your winner!! #11610193

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 16, 2017

Thanks for the kind congrats, RC! :o) #11610206

Dianne Brin level-classic June 16, 2017 1

Congrats Joanna!!! Well deserved GOLD for this outstanding image!! WTG!!!!! :D #11610231

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 16, 2017

Dianne, thanks so much... I appreciate it! :o) #11610244

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