Wabi-Sabi Wasabi
by Mona

Comment:
I'm thinking that this is snow atop evergreen needles. Because of differences of the substrates, or anteceding actions, some snow has clumped together to form random patches, like flowers, perhaps mums. It's a peek into time, impermanence, as snow does disappear in wind, warmth and is covered over by ensuing falls. The monotone and contrast bring out the effect. An hour before or after might make all the difference. It also evokes the changing seasons.
Personal co-favorite of the challenge.

Treefall...
by NikonJeb

Comment:
The upthrust rocks that were, and still are, embraced by the fallen tree's roots have a unity of form, texture and composition that is satisfying. Yet, the sense of impermanence informs the scene, as the tree is uprooted, but countered by the enduring rocks. It reveals what's below the surface. It offers acceptance of the transitory and renewal. It's untidy and oblivious to ideas of intent and beauty. It just is.
Personal co-favorite of the challenge.

the dressing room
by Tiberius

Comment:
One of three personal favorites of the challenge. Moreover, bumping from eight to ten.
Alive and enchanting, this image abounds in everyday joy, of the activity, the intimacy of the moment, of the place. The expressions of the people on the couch and the blurring more invite you in than feel voyeuristic. The colors are a casual splendor. The arcing feathers, then the broad tips, of the headdress on the farthest woman bring the right side of the image into play.
Seriously underrated, I feel.

Standing Room Only
by GolferDDS

Comment:
One of three personal favorites of the challenge.
Terrific black and white. The airy and sedate room invites the mountain panorama in, then domesticates it through the chair backs and the foliage on the rug. The man reading a newspaper is a perfect touch, an understated focal point. Bon appetit.

As the light streams through
by Neat

Comment:
One of three personal favorites of the challenge.
As your title goes, the light is the magic and the room is a willing vessel. So full of light it feels like the room is breathing. The toning works well and the intricate composition is balanced.

Hold on!! Am I Over the Line?!
by vawendy

Comment:
Besides being a terrific photo, it speaks to the challenge like more and merrier. Words are superfluous.

more or less
by tnun

Comment:
Didn't comment in this challenge, but I think this is charming, both in and of itself and the casual drift of the notion of parallel. That's my 7.

Crossing safely
by Ammie

Comment:
Striking image. Very pleasing.

The Footbridge
by jomari

Comment:
Liked this very much. As my brain somersaulted across the image the thought arose, and I bow to the photographer's judgement, that this might look even better upside down.

Elipse
by mariuca

Comment:
Nice Central Park image. You can really appreciate the bridge without all the people on it. Lovingly portrayed.