Country Christmas.
by Oric

Comment:
Heh heh ... a gift-wrapped mail box?! How tacky can you get, huh?

Tacky Decorations on Cactus
by PDavis

Comment:
That's tacky ... a cactus Christmas tree?

3-D City
by pitsaman

Comment:
Colors are great and make an eerie picture of Chicago's beautiful skyline! I am biased because this is taken from my favorite place to bring guests to (at or near the Adler Planetarium) and my office building is clearly seen in the picture (3rd building from left with the TORCO sign). (It's funny that there is another entry in the challenge from the same view point but taken at night!) Good job!!!

Determination
by agwright

Comment:
Excellence! The picture and your message are so fitting. The picture itself is beautifully done ... with the diagonals leading to the person who seem to be very determined to reach the peak. Well done!

You measure the size of the accomplishment by he obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals.
by Shelley

Comment:
Nice, appropriate picture for your message and good action shot picture we have here. I also like your use of red to pull in your readers. I just wish your text is a little bit bigger for feeble-eyed seniors like me.

Patience
by pitsaman

Comment:
So true ... YOUR patience was rewarded with this beautiful photograph :-). Beautiful composition, great colors, and excellent lighting (focused on the bird) ...

"To live a creative and successful life, we must lose our fears of being wrong"
by MWitt

Comment:
I love the photograph, macro is excellent, DOF is good, but, pardon me because it just might be me, I am not able to connect the message with the picture.

Diversity - Strength in similarities, strength in differences
by wetland

Comment:
Very apropos ... symbolism is strong and universal ... colors are great ... black background enhances the main elements.

Always chase your dreams
by PaulMdx

Comment:
Yesss!

Beauty Seen is Never Lost
by indigo997

Comment:
Very fitting ... very beautiful ... and it has been well seen!