nice mix of contrasts, focal depths and tones. great capture - had you shot it in black & white it would have been an excellent submission for the contest too :-)
Cinny that is so well focussed. The gentle, vulnerable feather amidst the spikes is poignant as well. This wokrs really well in b&w too, and would probably also work in color if the contrasting hues were right. Well done!
The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was, is lost, for none now live who remember it. -Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring
Dubbing you the Queen of the Pines! ;) Great find. For all reasons Phil stated, the focus goes right to the feather and it gets it's due attention. Nice job controlling any overexposure with the white.
Phil & quiet put into words everything I was trying to say. Fantastic photo Cindy. it goes right into my favs. You did an excellent job with this offering & I want to thank you for putting it before us.