10/13/2009 6:20:52 AM

Great animal image, Mariette.

Dominick

10/13/2009 7:05:31 AM

Incredible capture! I know how serenditipitous these shots can be!

10/13/2009 7:28:51 AM

Amazing capture!

10/13/2009 7:40:19 AM

WOW!!!
- Timothy

10/13/2009 7:56:19 AM

Very impressive capture of this owl in flight taken with amazingly sharp detail, vibrant color and terrific light, Mariette!!

10/13/2009 9:18:22 AM

Awesome capture!

10/13/2009 9:44:52 AM

OMGOSH. This is just superb. Details, clarity and colors are just fantastic, Mariette.

10/13/2009 10:32:05 AM

The detail of the owl is amazing. Wonderful capture.

10/13/2009 11:37:45 AM

Absolutely stunning timing, lighting, detail, and composition. This is gorgeous Mariette!

10/13/2009 4:49:10 PM

Great capture!!! I agree, wonderful details and color!

10/13/2009 5:14:27 PM

Fantastic image of this beautiful owl.

10/14/2009 8:00:26 AM

Mariette, Gorgeous Capture! Fantastic Work!!

10/14/2009 11:24:08 AM

Sweet image!!!

10/14/2009 7:40:32 PM

Gorgeous, stunning, super fantastic! I am totally impressed and awed!

10/18/2009 4:04:45 AM

Congratulations on this impressive beauty!

11/23/2009 7:10:19 AM

WOW Amazing capture! Congrats!

11/23/2009 10:24:39 AM

Outstanding wildlife capture Mariette! Congratulations on your finalist!!

11/23/2009 11:11:58 AM

Congratulations on this Wonderful in-flight Finalist photo, Mariette!

11/23/2009 2:25:49 PM

Congrats on your finalist...awesome

11/23/2009 4:12:24 PM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)

11/23/2009 6:14:04 PM

Congratulations on your finalist Mariette!

11/23/2009 8:53:05 PM

CONGRATZ on this stunning Finalist, Mariette.

UB.

11/23/2009 9:50:38 PM

A very strong owl shot--this is hard to get and it's sharp. The background is not distracting--congratulations.

11/24/2009 8:37:57 AM

Thanks guys and thanks judges for your kind comments. I think the background even addes to the image, because it shows the natural habitat of the owl. Otherwise it would have looked fake I guess.

I am still impressed by the concentration and expression of the owl. Great animals and I am so happy could catch this one.

11/24/2009 8:42:09 AM

This is absolutely stunning, Mariette.
Jim Zuckerman

11/25/2009 8:20:07 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful win!

11/25/2009 8:46:33 AM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving GOLD 2nd Place WINNER! 8o)

11/25/2009 2:06:48 PM

Congratulations on your 2nd place GOLD finish. Very Well Deserved. What an Awesome Photo.

11/25/2009 2:56:58 PM

Totally amazing capture Mariette!!!! Huge congratulations to you on this wonderful winning image!!!

11/25/2009 4:19:37 PM

I'm in awe over this.....Congratulations on your gold!

11/25/2009 4:23:56 PM

Congratulations on your outstanding gold.

11/25/2009 7:27:37 PM

WTG, Mariette. CONGRATULATIONS on striking GOLD!!

UB.

11/25/2009 8:34:42 PM

Striking image and winner Mariette - congratulations!

11/26/2009 11:33:22 PM

Congratulations Mariette on your Win!!!

Dominick

11/27/2009 5:57:59 AM

Mariette, Gorgeous Capture. Very hard to get a sharp flying image like this, well done. Congratulations on a very deserving win!

11/27/2009 8:30:12 AM

Congratulations on this amazing capture!

11/27/2009 5:50:46 PM

Wow, outstanding capture! It is so sharp and the eyes are excellent. Nice soft background too.

12/1/2009 9:50:40 PM

Congratulations on your Wonderful Finalist !!!!

12/6/2009 8:51:48 AM