2/10/2011 11:07:16 AM

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna

2/10/2011 12:14:51 PM

Congratulations this is beautiful

2/10/2011 12:34:02 PM

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Heather.

2/10/2011 5:30:33 PM

This is fantastic Heather. How excited you must have been to get a shot like this.

Congratulations on your excellent Finalist.

2/10/2011 5:46:45 PM

Thank-you all for your kind comments on my photo.
I was very pleased to get this image.
It resulted from a case of being in the right place at the right time, a brief window of opportunity when this flock descended into a growth of Buckthorn at almost eye level and with good light. It lasted only about 10 minutes and then the clouds dulled the light and something spooked the birds into flying off.

2/11/2011 6:11:19 AM

Congratulations and way to hang in there for the shot!

2/11/2011 6:46:34 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Heather!!

2/11/2011 4:28:31 PM

Orsi and Kimber,
Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations. Its great to hear from you.

2/13/2011 6:28:25 AM

I don't always check the contest entries and look what happens when I don't. I miss images like this! It is fabulous! I love the colors, sharpness, bokeh and composition. You certainly were in the right place at the right time. Congratulations on finalist.

2/17/2011 2:34:29 PM

Thanks so much Beth.
Its great to get a comment from you.

2/18/2011 12:31:03 PM

Wow, Heather! This is sensational - you must have been so excited to see this. Fantastic capture - everything came together so perfectly - the light, the colors, the fruit - terrific detail and clarity. MANY CONGRATULATIONS on this superb FINALIST - I'm sure we'll see this again!

3/21/2011 9:18:55 PM