urban oasis
by mefnj

Comment:
Literal and deceivingly abstract at the same time. Very nice!

Morning Foggy Blues
by glad2badad

Comment:
Such a standout in the challenge. Lovely color palette and exposure supporting a beautifully layered and composed scene. My top pick!

Last minute entry
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
(later than) last minute comment on the last minute entry. I'll enter and comment on this challenge next time it comes up.

The Push Mower and The Lawn
by Lydia

Comment:
Yep. The perfect balance of a lovely well crafted image and implied linkage to the challenge. Absolutely deserves the blue. Bravo.

Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Really well-timed moment with an interesting story. I think I might eliminate, or at least dial way down, the highlight corner vignette. Still an excellent entry.

Coming out of the dark
by Bensted

Comment:
Excellent low key work. Subtle shadow detail fading to black, well-balance composition.

To the Fishermen who landed here
by Neat

Comment:
For me, it's hard to capture and hold my attention with sculpture alone. Yet, here the quality of the work itself, the context provided by the background, and the choices in image toning make this work well. The main subject's positioning against the simplest part of the background adds to the composition's balance and focus. Nice work!

South Haven
by Parabelle

Comment:
Simplicity with a bold minimal composition. Calming and intriguing.

Thomas Powers
by timfythetoo

Comment:
A simple, serene scene, made more poignant by excellent compositional and toning choices. Nicely done on all counts.

Vasily Zaytsev
by mrbig65

Comment:
Didn't know the name Vasily Zaytsev before seeing this. The composition alone captured my attention, becoming even stronger as I understood the context. Kudos.