Cold Metal
by agfoto

Comment:
Congratulations on your Ribbon. That didn't take you long! Lovely shot--into my favs!

Spoon
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
Congratulations on your first ribbon! And it's a beautiful shot too. Such lovely tones. It's also a milestone to win this without the additional sharpening! I think too many photos here are "oversharpened"; there's a beauty in a subtle softness too--and I think it works well here with the hardness of the metal. Good luck for many future ribbons.

Rocking prism hologram
by graphicfunk

Comment:
Well done! Good illusion of projection, interesting subject, and master trickery! One of the best of the challenge. Bumping up.

The Infernal Punishment
by Cutter

Comment:
Very nice!

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment:
Congrats on your first ribbon, and a blue at that! Beautiful shot.

Bijou
by jenesis

Comment:
Love the colors here and the use of DOF. You might even consider trying to crop it a tad at the top so there's nothing but the beads showing (i.e., eliminate the black areas at the top.) Then it's even moreso a smorgasbord of color and beads!

Flawless Execution (original portfolio image)
by Skip

Comment:
Wonderful Skip! What did you shoot it for (i.e., where did you get press credentials)?

At rest
by arpita

Comment:
Love this shot! Great use of foreground colors!

Painting the urban landscape
by Chez

Comment:
I just discovered this. What a fantastic shot! The light, shadows, and forms are in perfect harmony. Super.

Sunchasers
by aznym

Comment:
What a great, and underrated image!