My favorite image from 2011

[dankearl]

Although I would not say the most pleasant.
The beached Grebe's, a portrait of dignity in probably a fatal situation.
Although I watched them get washed out at last, you can see from the eyes,
It was a rough day.
The end of my first year posting here, Thanks to all for all the comments and critiques, I feel
I have learned a lot in 12 months, a pretty good photography course!
Off to do some landscapes for a bit during the gloomy dark season in the Northwest.
Happy New Year to you all.
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[gail bisson]

Happy New Year to you and yours Dan. A poignant story for sure and I agree that the eye seems to convey distress . The untidy feathers and foam around the bird also tell the story. Terrific HA and low angle,
Gail

[Joe Senzatimore]

A telling image for sure. I think it might be improved by getting rid of the white line that runs into the head. Otherwise a fine capture. Happy New Year.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

That's sad. I love these little guys. I really like the movement here of the sandy water and the look back

[Sid Garige]

Image like this speaks volumes Dan.

[Robert Holguin]

A very wonderful image indeed. Love the pose, excellent head angle, great shooting angle, and I really like the comp.
Well done.