Nice portrait DOIK, I love stuff like this, you look at the guys and wonder just what theyv'e been through and what going through their minds.

Doesn't look a bit like a Kite, wheres the string:D:D:D Actually I like this, but I would have prefered to see its tail, this is obviously a crop so I hope you have a full frame shot with the tail feathers included, dont worry about showing more of the falconers hand, its obvious its a captive bird so it doesnt matter. I love the way its looking right at you, thinking Mmm that ear looks tas ...

A million times better than my efforts at squabbling birds, at least you got them both fully in the frame:D

I hope he sang for you later. We had a Thrush sit in a nearby tree and sing his heart out on summer evenings, not seen him for a couple of years though, I think the Blackbirds chased him off:cry::cry::cry:

This pair of Collard Doves seemed very happy. Is that because of what she just whipered in his ear:D:D:D Thats a cracker, but may I suggest a tighter crop to remove the bulk of those distracting bright spots.

Probably the best Goldfinch shot I have seen. Nah! its obviously stuffed:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Must be the food they get "Up North" then, I'll post one for comparison.

That is a nice capture Yve, though I've never seen a Bullfinch that bright, ours are more of a Salmon colour. Have you over tweaked the contrast & saturation?

And a very nice shot it is too.

??? I dont remember any treasure chests:D