Well as I said elsewhere, congratulations to all entrants on a great lineup of photographs. You have certainly made my job of finding a winner a very difficult one. No throwing of fruit etc at my final decisions
Well here we go :
. Atupdate : A well captured shot with excellent colour. I would have liked to see more emphasis on just an alike two.
. SpecialK . I think I get your idea (two halves making a full heart. Well captured but the theme is just a little obscure. Well done nevertheless.
.SMF . A very nicely caught shot. However I was a little put off by the OOF butterfly at the rear. I have to say a very well taken shot though.
.Rense : I liked this shot very much when you posted it elsewhere. Beautiful.
.Slowpez : Nicelt captured in interesting light. I agree, hardest have had to judge, ever.
.jmschrei: Nicely taken shot and conversion to b&w. What can I say?, a very interesting shot.
.lukelele: Nicely taken shot, the background was a little distracting, (powerpole). Good shot still.
.mjkwee: Nice and bright and sharp. I feel theflower is more the subject than the insects. A shot you can be proud of.
.bill2849: I would love to have seen the left hand bird facing the other bird. A bit distracting from the rear. But birds don't pose to order so you have done very well.
.Tessfully : Certainly an original subject, but the lack of more vision of the rear leg left me think not a real perfect match. Brilliant photo subject.
.RXrenesis8 : I would like to have seen the lower guy with a cap to match. Minor thing, and a nicely caught shot, nevertheless.
.Vylen: I would liked to have seen the rear bird a bit more involved in the shot. Nice shot.
.Yank21 : Nice shot, well captured, I feel a little more sharpening would improve the shot. Excellent capture.
.Ash: As only one entry permitted, I have not commented on these two, except to say, brilliant shots.
Todd: Really nice shot, but pity one duck is not fully in picture. I know it is extremely difficult and you have done very well with your capture.
WSG: I would like to have seen a little more sharpness, but you did well with an almost mirror image.
Arn: : Same comment as WSG. Could this be a little sharper? nicely done though.
.tsakatsaka: I would like to have seen the two of a kind more the dominant subject in your shot. Well taken though.
Daacon: A great shot, but sorry decided the red stripes made the guys slightly different. Sorry if I seem to be nit picking.
Ash: Beautiful family shot, what more can I say, mate. Not quite matched.
.NaclH2O : The leaf on the right is a little distracting from the matched pair. A very good shot and great conversion to b&w.
HIGHLY COMMENDED A few more than usual.
Clou: Nicely taken shot with excellent sharpness and colour
MSL: Lovely brown tones, excellent photo. I would like to have seen the leaves a bit more separate for this purpose.
Oldschool: What a nice capture. I would like to have seen the rear bird a little more focussed.
Pentaximus A beautiful b&w shot. I would like to have seen both with a cap on. Trivial? I know, a brilliantly taken shot.
Noelcm A nice macro shot. I think it is a great shot of a "naughty act".
Ramseybuckeye: A beautiful flowershot. That oof leading edge is a bit distracting.
Jools: Excellent macro shot of Sugarsnap Peas. Beautifully balanced shot and very sharp.
3rd Place Rick in PA A nice capture of what could be twin lions.
2nd Place Arjayb The locos are almost identical but for the number. Great colour and well positioned.
**Ist Place** Tamia I like the natural match and the perfect alignment of the matched pair of shadows. Well taken, Tamia.
Please understand that the standard in this competition was extremely high and I commend each and every entry. It was difficult thing to have to take some out of the final few photos.
I can take any critique, I assure you
(I trust I have not missed anybody's photo in the above comments)
That is a fabulous image, and a worthy winner. CONGRATULATIONS. And the same applies to ArjayB and Rick in PA. How nice to see you participating here Rick. Now I have all the more reason to look forward to your Travelling Nifty Fifty images. Congratulations too to the HM. Thanks for that Bruce. Appreciate all your comments, even though it means I go and have another look at the images. Great judging on what has been a very high standard challenge. Now for the next challenge.
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