Even if the bird should have been in a "clearer" part of the sky, it's a nice shot !

Thank you Artifakts, Well, tell it to the bird.

this is more like lens flare than rays.

... it's so poetic!

yes it is, but it is still ot!....

I don't think it's off topic, the suns rays are coming through the leaves. I very carefuly focused and framed this photo, to get the rays this way.

Also, photos with only a light source, showing no rays, are not valid. damn it!

So you are saying that your OWN entry isn't valid? Hmmm... I guess I disagree? They're small but I see rays, especially in high res. Don't be so hard on yourself author. It's actually quite an interestng shot.

thank you very much, but rules are rules let's hope nobody realizes the mistake

Well for what it's worth I don't feel it disqualifies because I see the rays and the colors are a plus. Maybe a second opinion would help.

mmm, light rays, or lens flare...........there is a difference! I like the shot though.

This is why I like High Res. Shows all the lovely details.

lovely, but this is lens flare, not rays.......

this is beautiful.