{"id":1933,"date":"2025-11-14T20:11:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T12:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlesray-author.com\/?p=1933"},"modified":"2025-11-14T20:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T12:11:14","slug":"my-photos-are-getting-noticed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/charlesray-author.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/14\/my-photos-are-getting-noticed\/","title":{"rendered":"My photos are getting noticed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A photo I recently took of a Cooper&#8217;s hawk on a fallen tree was evaluated by ViewBug&#8217;s photo judges.<\/p>\n<p>Here are their comments:<\/p>\n<p><em>This photo works because it captures a stunning moment of stillness and quiet power\u2014beautifully composed among intertwining branches, where nature frames the hawk in its element. What makes this image unique is the way it draws attention to both the hawk\u2019s intense gaze and the softly filtered light dappling its feathers, creating an intimate connection with the viewer. It inspires others by reminding us of the wild elegance and grace we often overlook in the everyday world. The photographer\u2019s keen eye for timing and framing reflects a genuine creative vision, offering the VIEWBUG community a window into a moment that feels both rare and soul-stirring.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1934\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charlesray-author.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/106047086_medium.jpg?resize=525%2C672&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charlesray-author.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/106047086_medium.jpg?w=680 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charlesray-author.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/106047086_medium.jpg?resize=234%2C300 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A photo I recently took of a Cooper&#8217;s hawk on a fallen tree was evaluated by ViewBug&#8217;s photo judges. Here are their comments: This photo works because it captures a stunning moment of stillness and quiet power\u2014beautifully composed among intertwining branches, where nature frames the hawk in its element. 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