This is such an ubelievably great shot! Like many of your shots in your gallery, it has such painterly qualities... I have shown it to many of my friends and all agree - it should be entered into the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition! How on earth did you manage to keep them posing long enough? Is this really a photograph :shock: :D ??? :)

That is a fantastic capture. Beautiful! Bern

A great shot; perfectly framed and still. Beautiful colours; love it! Bern

Hi aGinger, Not a bad shot by all means for someone who claims they 'need to learn':D These blue eyes are so bright and beautifully sharp, excellent! If anything, some minor adjustments for future attempts would include avoiding cutting off the head, and maybe trying to softent the hard shadow created by the flash (I assume...) Nonetheless, an excellent portrait! Your friend must be ve ...

Hi Beebee, this does jump at you much more after the reworking. It was great to start with anyways, but seems more effective here. Well done!

Indeed s/he looks like s/he has plenty to say!!! I love the droplets of water on the head... Excellent timing

What a beautiful little thing! And obviously not too frightened of the camera... Excellent shot, bright eyes - a very telling look... Love it