Birds of the Same Species Facing Each Other

The beautiful hues in this picture kept drawing me to it, so I entered it in the Top Ten images. Like the other pictures, this one has "The Right Stuff." Color, sharpness, lighting, composition, action, and exposure all combine to create this beautiful photograph, which earns a Top Ten Award. Thank you for sharing.

This was the most difficult contest that I have had to judge. There are many wonderful images. A primary judging consideration was that the birds must face each other directly as in this amazing photo. The color, sharpness, composition, and background are all outstanding. Congratulations on First Place!

There were many photos of birds fighting, but I chose this one because of the color and the action. The gloomy background magnifies the intensity of the battle. Timing, color, exposure, and sharpness indicate expert photographic skills. Thank you for entering this photo for everyone to enjoy. Congratulations on your Top Ten entry.

This is another perfect "Brief" photo. It is impressive how close together the birds are while flying. The sharpness, color, perfect timing, and background, make this a spectacular image. Photos like this tended to be more appealing that the mirror-image entries. Thank you for your photo that earned Second Place.

The birds are stunning! The photo has a "softness" that is alluring. The light blue sky adds ambiance. The curved tail on the left bird captivates the eye. Composition is fantastic, and exposure is perfect. Any photographer would be fortunate to obtain a picture like this. Congratulations for taking Third Place.