my white birds

please opine on this bird image

Nice composition. On my laptop screen it looks like it needs a boost in brightness by about 30% though.

Your indeed correct...it occurred during download...this is how it outta be

I love it, talk about right place, right time! Nice capture. I don't see any issues with, the second image.

I like the composition but the light seems a bit harsh. It may be a matter of taste but I also think the shot looks a bit warm.

Here's a quick edit where I reduced the clarity a bit and cooled the white balance of your first posted image.

Use a polarized filter next time. The image is great but those reflections on the water are way too busy IMO.

Nice family portrait, one with it's head under water and one playing with Mom with the piece of grass....smile worthy. I like Gene's edit or maybe somewhere in between, either way I'd print one.

This is a re-edit taking some of your advice...applied a photoshop polarized filter and changed the WB somewhat