Thanks to all that took the time to vote , those that didn't feel free to join in with the next round . So, what was your favourite image of the last two weeks, the 20th August to the 2nd Sept '06.
Please either vote below (using the title of the posting) or by email to any of the Mod's and please feel free to say why it was your favourite image - what makes it STANDOUT.
Couple of points to remember:
All SELECTED images must adhere to 'Sean's Rule'. i.e. "Only images deemed to have been taken within the last 4 weeks, of a non-captive subject, are to be considered."
N.B. "The Mods" images are not to be considered and you cannot pick the previous winner if the subject in their latest image is of the same species.
Result will be posted on or around the 18th September 06
Posted by Tim Munsey on September 5, 2006 at 8:30 AM
Well I like Graham Bailey's Peacock as it has great DOF, a wonderful background and the subject is so sharp you could use it as a microtome.
Major's Wren is also on my list, I like the the way this one has a busy, interesting, backgound but still the subject is clear and in full display.
And then there's Danny's Water Vole, with a typical wonderful reflection of this little captured subject.
So which one, well being macro inclined I'll go for Graham's Peacock.
Puffins View by Elliot Neep, different well seen and executed.... IMO a perfect in the environment image.
All the best
Phil
Posted by Dave Courtenay on September 5, 2006 at 1:33 PM
Danny water vole is a cracker as is Elliotts puffin but my vote would go for John Chapmans White Tailed sea Eagle-big in your face bird in a big in your face image
I agree with previous comments, all are great images, but my vote goes to Helge Sorrensen's Common Tern feeding young. I particularly like the composition showing the interaction between the two birds and the fact that Helge has made the best use of the lighting conditions.
Regards
David
Posted by Sean Bolton on September 6, 2006 at 4:54 PM
Four images stood out for me ;
Graham Bailey - Brown Argus a classic composition but done to a very high standard
Major Gilbert - Wren a simple enough shot but lovely colour and detail, very appealing shot.
Elliott Neep - Puffin Pano works well, a great idea and variation on Skomer Puffin pics.
Pick of the bunch though for me is ;
John Chapman - White Tailed Sea Eagle
a superb flight shot, great colour and sharpness, fantastic eye contact. Maybe the composition is not perfect, a bit more space on the left would help IMHO, but this is still a top class image and a cracking flight shot.
cheers
Sean
p.s. I hope John's image is within the allowed time frame for the challenge, I think it is.
Posted by Elliott Neep on September 8, 2006 at 9:09 AM
Images that really made me look twice and smile with admiration:
Terry S's Mallard Take Off - for shear sparkle and light
John Chapman's White-tailed sea eagle - for execution, composition and timing.
Graham Bailey's Peacock - for cracking sharpness and detail
So my recommendation is the Terry S 'Take Off' because I love the exciting and explosive capture of a common sight.
P.s. Thanks for the votes on my puffin. That definately put a smile on my face!
Posted by Alan Woolnough on September 12, 2006 at 2:02 PM
Elliott's puffin, John's WT eagle, and majors wren all stand out for me, but i think my vote will go to David Kjaer's 'Black Grouse at Dawn'.
Very few elements in this habitat type image, but they all seem to work together perfectly for me: A small but strong foreground subject, in light that adds a suitable mood for the wild/bleak setting of the moor, and the oof bg tree that doesn't detract from the wide open space/ 'distant horizon' feel, of those areas, but helps to constrain the vastness of these areas into a more concentrated setting for this shot.
The type of shot that i would hang on my wall.
Alan
Posted by Danny Green on September 12, 2006 at 2:55 PM
Been so many images, this forum really does throw up some belters. It has been a hard choice but for me Dave Courtenays Great Crested Grebe in threat display is an image I will remember for a long time, BELTING SHOT.
Danny
Posted by Graham Bailey on September 14, 2006 at 8:46 AM
loads of great images as always - Dave Courtenay's Grebe, David Kjaer's Black Grouse, and Phill Shaw's sandpiper stand out for me but my vote's going to Terry's mallard take off. A stunning action shot.
Posted by David Kjaer on September 16, 2006 at 11:14 AM
Phil Shaw's Green Sandpiper for me - I like everything about it!
Discussion
11 repliesPhil Shaw's Oystercatcher "Oystercatcher"
Lovely light - well done Phil,
Thanks to all that took the time to vote
Please either vote below (using the title of the posting) or by email to any of the Mod's and please feel free to say why it was your favourite image - what makes it STANDOUT.
Couple of points to remember:
All SELECTED images must adhere to 'Sean's Rule'. i.e. "Only images deemed to have been taken within the last 4 weeks, of a non-captive subject, are to be considered."
N.B. "The Mods" images are not to be considered and you cannot pick the previous winner if the subject in their latest image is of the same species.
Result will be posted on or around the 18th September 06
Major's Wren is also on my list, I like the the way this one has a busy, interesting, backgound but still the subject is clear and in full display.
And then there's Danny's Water Vole, with a typical wonderful reflection of this little captured subject.
So which one, well being macro inclined I'll go for Graham's Peacock.
All the best
Phil
Regards
David
Graham Bailey - Brown Argus a classic composition but done to a very high standard
Major Gilbert - Wren a simple enough shot but lovely colour and detail, very appealing shot.
Elliott Neep - Puffin Pano works well, a great idea and variation on Skomer Puffin pics.
Pick of the bunch though for me is ;
John Chapman - White Tailed Sea Eagle
a superb flight shot, great colour and sharpness, fantastic eye contact. Maybe the composition is not perfect, a bit more space on the left would help IMHO, but this is still a top class image and a cracking flight shot.
cheers
Sean
p.s. I hope John's image is within the allowed time frame for the challenge, I think it is.
Terry S's Mallard Take Off - for shear sparkle and light
John Chapman's White-tailed sea eagle - for execution, composition and timing.
Graham Bailey's Peacock - for cracking sharpness and detail
So my recommendation is the Terry S 'Take Off' because I love the exciting and explosive capture of a common sight.
P.s. Thanks for the votes on my puffin. That definately put a smile on my face!
Very few elements in this habitat type image, but they all seem to work together perfectly for me: A small but strong foreground subject, in light that adds a suitable mood for the wild/bleak setting of the moor, and the oof bg tree that doesn't detract from the wide open space/ 'distant horizon' feel, of those areas, but helps to constrain the vastness of these areas into a more concentrated setting for this shot.
The type of shot that i would hang on my wall.
Alan
Danny
David