6/25/2012 2:50:06 AM

GREAT CATCH Perfect in every way.
no BBQ jokes ;o)

Jack

6/25/2012 3:45:09 AM

So sweet, Ann. The babies' eyes do seem to be fixed on the leaf in Mom's beak.

6/25/2012 4:03:41 AM

What else could it BE??? Really superb capture and you must have awesome patience!

6/25/2012 6:05:10 AM

Very cute. They are adorable.

6/25/2012 7:42:24 AM

Hehehee - that is such a classic, Ann! Your title made me laugh! And the babies are soo attentive, but what she was really saying was - we don't eat these kind of leaves!! Those babies would only be a day old!!

6/25/2012 2:50:42 PM

This is just so cute, Ann! Those chicks are adorable! A very fine shot!!

6/25/2012 3:40:24 PM

They sure are paying attention!! A beautiful clear family image. Good work again=^..^=

6/26/2012 1:53:06 AM

Wonderful capture!

6/30/2012 8:56:35 AM

Fantastic capture, Ann! Big congratulations!

7/30/2012 11:29:13 AM

gorgeous finalist... congratulations!!!

7/30/2012 1:59:11 PM

Super finalist - congratulations!

7/30/2012 2:13:42 PM

Congratulations on a superb finalist!

7/30/2012 2:31:41 PM

Huge congrats on this wonderful Finalist, Ann! Best of luck in the next round!

7/30/2012 2:51:22 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Ann. They are so cute.

7/30/2012 3:50:33 PM

Congratulations on your finalist award Ann! Well done!

7/30/2012 4:19:49 PM

A mother's job is never done! :-) Wonderful composition, colors and details Ann and congrats on your "motherly" finalist!
Hope all is better in Christchurch!

7/30/2012 4:48:44 PM

TOO Cool! CONGRATS & good luck, Ann!

7/30/2012 6:23:24 PM

Oh, and they're watching soooo intently! Truly, your animal captures are so much more than the mere setting up of the camera and the clicking of a shutter release - there's so much heart and soul and a kind of magical link between you and them....Once again, Huge Congrats!

7/30/2012 6:57:46 PM

Val sure said it Ann...
WOWOW... COngratULations again!
Smiling with You,
Chris

7/30/2012 7:12:25 PM

Endearing and Sweet are two words that often enter my eyes and heart when I view your work, Ann! Your photos so often show love and care and humor and your titles always fit so well.

Huge on this
VERY DARLING IMAGE and FINALIST! :)

-Laura :D

P.S. I see you got 4 Finalists this time around. I am not at all surprised!

7/30/2012 8:12:50 PM

Super clarity,capture and finalist!! Congratulations again,Ann!!

7/31/2012 12:08:53 AM

So glad this sweet shot made Finalist, Ann!
Hope it goes even higher!

7/31/2012 1:09:54 AM

Huge congrats and very best luck with your awesome finalists, Ann!! Adorable!!

7/31/2012 3:26:30 AM

Congrats Ann on your Excellent Finalist!

7/31/2012 4:41:14 AM

Simply too adorable and beautiful for words, Ann. Congratulations and I hope to see gold attached to it today.

7/31/2012 6:55:02 AM

Congrats on this adorable finalist, Ann!

7/31/2012 8:46:41 AM

Simply adorable - what an endearing family capture, Ann! I have to agree with Val and others that your animal captures always have something special - your love and respect always comes shining through. And what a fantastic month you've had!!! Congrats on a very fine finalist!

7/31/2012 11:28:38 AM

Wowee!

Awesome finalist Ann! Congratulations!

jo ann c.

7/31/2012 12:36:39 PM

Congratulations!

7/31/2012 1:10:29 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Ann!!!

8/1/2012 12:54:24 AM

Terrific family capture! Congratulations on your most deserving finalist, Ann!!!

8/19/2012 7:19:38 PM