We Love Simferopol, Ukraine
by Awakening

Comment:
I know the name of this town from an old song ... :-)

Game Over
by pdalzell

Comment:
"Please mister! Can we have our ball back"
-- John Lennon, A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Born To Be Wild
by dwinner

Comment:
A wild but effective use of that technique.

Blurry Blues
by SteveJ

Comment:
This has a nice, almost liquid feel to it.

Surprise!
by timwest167

Comment:
I think quite a few people would have dropped that knife on their foot ;-)

Looking Down the Upstairs
by Bud

Comment:
Great light and use of shadows.

The Lemon Song
by Alicia

Comment:
Interesting take -- makes me wonder what's cooking. :-)

My friend Tom, who has been both an industrial analytical chemist and professional cook, recommends only using organic fruit in any recipe calling for citrus peel, as most of the nasty chemicals used in growing it are oil-soluble, and may remain present within the rind even after carefully washing the surface.

Houses of the Holy
by Lonz

Comment:
Given that this was Advanced editing, I'd have cloned-out the bright contrail at the center-left -- it seems to distract from the overall "flow" of the eye through the picture. Otherwise, it's an effective use of negative space and has great colors.

Over the Hills and Far Away
by gisli

Comment:
The calmness of the scene are an interesting contrast to the typical sound of the band. It's an interesting blend of cool and warm colors.

Obviously, this is my better side...
by shamer

Comment:
I've been trying for a while to get a decent shot of a friend's "exotic" chickens, bur haven't been able to get one to hold nearly still enough. Well done!