Comment from Glena Jessee-King
This is a beautiful artwork, artist friend Charlotte. Your appropriate title is so witty. The sunset is simply lovely. Congratulations on your well-deserved win, friend.

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 Comment Written 23-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2023

Thank you again Glena! I couldn?t believe my luck when the bird landed there!

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023

Thanks Tom!

Comment from Easton Bay
Sorry that I am out of six stars or I would have used one here!
Truly a very fortunate catch with a gorgeous sunset. The composition is spot-on and nicely focused.
Perhaps he was a messenger of good tidings.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you so much Bay, a virtual six is just as good!
Some good tidings would be nice - maybe I?d better go do the lottery!
Charlotte

reply by Easton Bay on 22-Jul-2023

I bought two $5 lottery tickets today all the while knowing how silly it is. Too much positive thinking maybe.

reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Positive thinking is always good for the soul - did you win????

reply by Easton Bay on 23-Jul-2023

Not a penny! :(

Comment from suzannethompson2
Great entry for the contest. Lovely capture of the sunset and the silhouette of the crow adds perfect contrast. Very good camera techniques. Best of luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you again Suzanne!
Charlotte

Comment from Freelo59
perfect perfect perfect! you have gotten the perfect picture! i love the silouette of the bird against the sunset, did i say perfect?frame that one!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2023

Ha ha ha so you liked it then?
Thank you So much for your great review and high rating!
Charlotte

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
In a burst of hues of vibrant a bird perches upon a weathered fence. A fleeting moment frozen in time, where nature's splendour is captured on camera. Great timing. Bravo!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2023

Thank you very much Sesha!
Charlotte

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Yes, fortune sometimes smiles on the brave. Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a enjoyable views of the bird and the lovely dusk location. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2023

Thank you very much!

Comment from Zilyram
Beautiful colors of the sunset reflecting on the water and in the sky. The crow flying in perfectly timed adds to impact. Love the silhouette of the bird.
Well composed with very natural color and lighting.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thank you so much Mary!
Charlotte

Comment from cakemp55
Lovely silhouette of this crow perched on a wooden post. Certainly adds interest to the beautiful sunset image at Alresford Creek. The crow is nicely placed in the composition and well done for your quick capture! All the best in the contest!

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thank you very much for your review Chris, much appreciated!
Charlotte

Comment from CREZart
Beautiful sunset shot. I do love crows so that is another plus in my book. I think I would have cropped a little off the top. Probably just below the white cloud. That way moving the horizon line a little above center. It is beautiful either way. I love the nice sharp silhouette and its location on the post right in the setting suns shaft ray.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thank you so much Cindy, for your great review and high rating!
I hadn?t even thought to crop it, but you?re so right! I must remember my rule of thirds!
Charlotte