http://www.birdguides.com/iris/pictures.asp?gallery=1&mode=potw
Birdguides Commentary:
"Over the last three years, London-based bird
photographer Tom Hines has uploaded almost 400 images to BirdGuides, two dozen
of which have been selected as Notables. Alongside his more traditional shots of
both common and rare birds, Tom likes to include some 'alternative takes' on his
subjects, often featuring unusual crops of the birds to create powerful
compositions, some of which have been among the most memorable uploads we've
ever had. The reason these images have power is that they are simplified into a
minimal number of elements and these elements are placed for maximum visual
effect. Tom's latest example features a close crop of an overflying Spoonbill,
with the line of the bird's outstretched neck and distinctive bill placed
off-centre and parallel to the side of the frame, splitting the negative space
of the blue sky along a third-line. Along the bottom of the frame, the
perpendicular leading edges of the wings complete a rectilinear composition not
often found in bird photography. This bold and graphic image finally earns Tom
his first Photo of the Week."
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