Birds - Head and Shoulders Only

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

In a high standard competition, including several puffins, this photograph stands out with its technical excellence and beauty. The puffin is well isolated from the background, the colours are beautiful without being garish and the lighting is spectacular. A fantastic head shot!

In a competition with many owls included this photograph is superb. The composition is faultless, the depth of field is highly effective and the lighting isolates the bird beautifully. The photographer has caught the bird’s observational skills well - the eyes are stunning - and all photographers would be proud to record this shot for themselves. Brilliant!

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations. The quality of this barn owl image is amazing with the feather detail being exemplary.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

This photograph is stunning. In a high standard competition it stands out with its sensitivity and beauty. In a gannetry there would be mass activity but this photo isolates this pair and the outlines are beautiful. Technically it is perfect and rather than just a record shot it is expertly composed and is true art!

This photograph certainly fits the brief of head and shoulders but at the same time captures the birds feeding activity mid action! There would have been a lot of patience from the photographer to capture this moment. In a high standard competition it is way more than just a record shot. I love the composition and effective depth of field and I also admire the restraint in colour, resisting the temptation to oversaturate. Stunning!

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations. This photograph is sensitive and the detail is wonderful.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

A beautiful and sensitive photograph. In a high standard competition with many big and majestic eagles, owls and brightly coloured birds this duckling certainly stands out. The composition and technique are brilliant, the lighting perfect and the sensitivity of the photograph reveals a certain vulnerability of the duckling.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

This an absolutely excellent interpretation of the bird head and shoulders brief - the only one of its kind in this competition. The technical brilliance involved cannot be understated and beyond the realms of most photographers. I love the movement of the water and the use of reflection is good. You can only feel sympathy for the kingfisher that it went through this without being successful in its endeavours. Amazing!

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Excellent photograph - not only does it fit the head and shoulders brief, but it shows this stunning bird in its natural habitat searching for food. Technically it is faultless - the focus is excellent - even the eyelashes are evident, and I love the grasses in front and behind. Stunning!

A wonderful owl - this photograph is pure art! In a competition which included many owls this work stood out with its lighting and “dark” interpretation. The technique is faultless and the cropping and processing is sympathetic and highly effective making it a simple yet majestic portrait.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.

Thank you very much for submitting your excellent image. This photograph comes highly commended in a competition where the standard was of a supreme standard, both technically and artistically. Judging was very diffucult with so many wonderful birds and so many different interpretations.