THEME WINNERS - Subjects that are Black

[Nancy Bell]

FIRST PLACE: Cientos by Michael Gerald-Yamasaki
This is simply beautiful; beautifully processed and so full of emotion. Very well done, Michael!
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php/124840

SECOND PLACE: Ruffled Feathers by Paul Lagasi
This is a great execution of the theme; Black-backed Woodpecker on a black, burnt tree! Love those ruffled feathers that add a bit of softness and tone contrast to the harder textures and blackness of the rest of the bird and tree.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php/124620

THIRD PLACE: Give a hoot for the lowly coot by Gary Ellwein
Great capture of a flying coot with the extended legs. With the added interest of the Fractalius lines and the beautiful gold & blue bkgd of water, this is very well done.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php/124813

[Anita Bower]

Wonderful choices. They are definitely winners. Congratulations to all.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Congratulations to all. Love all of the selected images. Cientos stole my heart though.

[gary ellwein]

Richly deserved Michael and Paul, congratulations.

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Congratulations, Paul and Gary. Nancy, thanks much for judging and the recognition.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Paul Lagasi]

Very good choice for number 1, lovely image Michael, as I said before great memories. Congrats to Gary. Thanks Nancy for judging.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Congratulations, Michael on a lovely tribute to Cientos. Congrats also to Paul and Gary - both wonderful images for the theme. Thanks for judging, Nancy