----- Original Message ----- From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I think it's a terrific photo! > > I like the bend in the bird's neck; it's not quite your average, > stereotypical flamingo shot. Lovely colours, beautiful bokeh, and, what > makes it for me are the OOF pink birds in the background. They're almost > abstract: the only way I know they're flamingoes is their colour (which is > exactly the same as the subject). Lovely touch, that!! > > I can't think of a way to improve it. > Thanks, frank. Several people have said the bokeh is horrible. I do like the other birds in the background. Do you think the missing legs distract from the image. Funny, it's all I see in it anymore! Christian