Pride
by ergo

Comment:
Fabulous image. This is one of my favorites in the challenge. Perfect!

Swan Lake
by Stagolee

Comment:
Really pretty. The simplicity of composition, the reflections, the silhouettes, really great. I predict top 10. But it's hard to say how others will vote on this one, because I almost voted low, but after studying it, I'm voting much higher.

The thing I'd change is I wish the mountains in the distance were in sharper focus. My first impulse was that the image was out of focus. The mountains looked out of focus and they caught my eye first and held it. Only once I intentionally focused on the swans and the close part of the lake did it become really beautiful.

Actually, I might prefer a much closer composition, including only the swans, their wake, and the bottom half of the image or so, excluding the distant parts.

Blue rose
by nico_blue

Comment:
Great lighting. I love the droplets.

Near the End
by caba

Comment:
Beautiful! The tack-sharp silhouette and the rays from the sun are the best parts.

Salt Of The Earth
by Dusty

Comment:
I light how you've lit the subjects, and the cracks and patterns within the crystals are really cool.

Silver and Gold
by mexico

Comment:
Fabulous lighting. Is this taken on a beach or in a studio? I can't tell, but this image really stands out in the challenge as one of the best.

Psychedelic Salt
by banmorn

Comment:
Really cool image. I love the colors and patterns. One of the best.

the edge
by ursula

Comment:
Nice lighting. I like the reflections in the water and the texture of the sand and log.

Tasty
by justine

Comment:
Great colors, cool idea.

Snail Prison
by Pedxer

Comment:
Great image. The lighting is really nice. I like the snail's shadow, and the translucency of the snail and shell, you can see it backlit. Great idea too, very creative and original.