May 2019 POTM contest!

[Scott]

:bigeyes:The Eyes Have It!!! :bigeyes:

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Eyes are a window into the consciousness of a sentient being. The May POTM contest centers on bird eyes; their focus on you, another bird, food, other objects. Entries should emphasize the gaze of your bird in a natural or Photoshopped setting. Videos are permitted.

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Contest opens May 1, closes May 28. A poll will be posted May 29, winner announced June 1.

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Guidelines and pointers:
- The winner will receive a Premium Membership for one year (username highlighted in Green) and the photo will adorn the Forum’s Front Page for the Month of June and July.
- If you Post more than one image, please designate a single photo as your entry and the other(s) as Just For Fun!!!
- Photoshopped or Manipulated works are eligible!
- Videos are welcomed, but please remember to keep them under 90 seconds.
- Please keep in mind that we have a large number of Junior Members and the need to keep the subject matter appropriate for all ages.
- Please keep Safety in mind as you consider the many likely Photo opportunities, whether inside or outside. We urge you to be extra careful considering the settling. example: Not with Prey Animals or settings that could be considered dangerous.
- As with all Parrot Forums activities, the Organization’s Rules apply in all cases.
A huge thank you to Sailboat for permitting use of his contest rules!

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Squeaky, my 23 year old Goffins Cockatoo makes direct eye contact. A stealthy Gandalf, Citron Crested Cockatoo, photobombs!​

 

[Allee]

Re: POTM Line up

Scott, this is a fantastic theme for the month of May or for any month. Original and inspired, can’t wait to see the eyes in the entries. This will be a great contest.

 

[Terry57]

Re: POTM Line up

I absolutely adore this theme, Scott! I can't wait to see the entries!

 

[HEEDLESS]

Eyes???? Ice Ice Baby. :18:

Kise: "Eyes Eyes Baby"

***Just for fun!!***

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[Valyndris]

Spike gazing at himself in the mirror. If the mirror looks dirty it's because he is always licking it, he really loves himself.

 

[texsize]

I took this picture of Bella when she was sitting on the cupboard door protecting her nest.
I am looking strait up at her looking strait down.
I think it's the expression on her face more that the look in her eyes but that's good to.

The Look by wes mcfaden, on Flickr

 

[Scott]

Love Kise's Ice Ice Baby look. Just come a bit closer.....!

Great image of Spike's virtual "friend!"

Bella is certainly primed for action!

 

[DavidOstrihon]

When 2 worlds meet

 

[Anansi]

Squeaky, my 23 year old Goffins Cockatoo makes direct eye contact. A stealthy Gandalf, Citron Crested Cockatoo, photobombs![/CENTER]

I always love an appearance by Gandalf! That direct eye contact is mesmerizing!

Eyes???? Ice Ice Baby. :18:

Kise: "Eyes Eyes Baby"

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"Eyes, Eyes Baby!" I'm LOVING the beautiful Kise's remix version! And I'm always a sucker for the female SI's blue "eyeliner".

Spike gazing at himself in the mirror. If the mirror looks dirty it's because he is always licking it, he really loves himself.

Hahahahaha! Can't say his appreciation for his appearance is misplaced. Cute lil' fella!

I took this picture of Bella when she was sitting on the cupboard door protecting her nest.
I am looking strait up at her looking strait down.
I think it's the expression on her face more that the look in her eyes but that's good to.

The Look by wes mcfaden, on Flickr

Hahahahaha! That look speaks VOLUMES! "Don't you make me come down there!"

 

[Anansi]

When 2 worlds meet

Wow! What a beautiful shot! An inquisitive moment frozen in time.

 

[DavidOstrihon]

Thank you very much

 

[Squeekmouse]

When 2 worlds meet

Wow! What a beautiful shot! An inquisitive moment frozen in time.

I agree!! It's such a fascinating, beautiful image.

 

[Scott]

Superb image, David! So rare to view interaction between parrots and fish.

 

[HEEDLESS]

When 2 worlds meet

This is that it called. "The Worlds Between" Right???

Very Beautiful pic you have got there~
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[tfw]

Not sure if Kass' focus was me, or the birds flying above him...but he stayed like this for a good minute or two!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I absolutely KNEW this theme would call forth a bevvy of the most soulful, adorable, fun-loving, intimate, precious entries, and I was SOooooooooooooo right. Great one, Great Scott!

Okay, just for fun... this photo was posted a while back, but... it certainly fits the theme.

 

[HEEDLESS]

I absolutely KNEW this theme would call forth a bevvy of the most soulful, adorable, fun-loving, intimate, precious entries, and I was SOooooooooooooo right. Great one, Great Scott!

Okay, just for fun... this photo was posted a while back, but... it certainly fits the theme.

I am not looking... I am not looking... I need my fingers..... **RUNS LIKE HELL****


Nice one Gail
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[Anansi]

Not sure if Kass' focus was me, or the birds flying above him...but he stayed like this for a good minute or two!

Perhaps Kass is multi-tasking! No need to choose when he can keep an eye each on you AND the birds above. Ever vigilant he is!

I absolutely KNEW this theme would call forth a bevvy of the most soulful, adorable, fun-loving, intimate, precious entries, and I was SOooooooooooooo right. Great one, Great Scott!

Okay, just for fun... this photo was posted a while back, but... it certainly fits the theme.

Hahahahaha! Is that Paty of yours eyeballin' me, Abs? I'm watching you, RB! No funny stuff!

 

[Anansi]

Here's a Just For Fun of Maya giving me the side eye for daring to take her pic at such an unDivalike moment! Lol!

And another JFF: Jolly showing just how compelling he finds my conversation when he has a full crop. Sigh...

 

[Valyndris]

Not sure if Kass' focus was me, or the birds flying above him...but he stayed like this for a good minute or two!

You have a very beautiful macaw.

Here is a picture just for fun as I already entered my cockatiel. Jacob closing his eyes thinking "I'm so pretty" it may not have to do with a parrots gaze but I found it fitting as it still has to do with the eyes.