Barren Hope
by Brad

Comment:
I think this photo really brings home the challenge. It really conveys the feeling of new life after the water recedes from the barren rocks. The colors are wonderful as well. I think the border is just a bit to large and distracts from the photo, but I still really like it! Adding to favorites.

Adam's apple
by Nitin

Comment:
I like the apple idea. I don't care for the shadow on the left and I would have rotated the bite a bit more towards the front. I like the addition of water droplets to the apple, it gives the feeling of a freshly washed crisp apple.

It's Been Downhill Ever Since.....
by Shannon

Comment:
Nice take on challenge. I think the crop is a little too close. I would have liked to see more of the apple and bite. Although the background is nice, it seems to cast a bluish light on the back of the apple.

"Primordial Soup" — Where Life Began
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Nice shot. It isn't something I would normally photograph, but it fits the challenge and looks strangely beautiful. The colors are very nice here.

… there was rotary.
by eschmutt

Comment:
Clever take on the challenge. The background is a bit distracting, would have liked to see a bit more detail on the earpiece.

...He spoke...and there was light.
by beaflies

Comment:
Nice photo, fitting for challenge. I like the colors in this shot. There are some spots in the sky that distract from the picture. They might be birds, but it looks like dust.

Eruption
by tyrkinn

Comment:
Beautiful photo! It all comes together in this shot. Nice detail in foreground, sun shining on mountain in background. Nice sky, a rainbow, a solitary bird flying over the ocean. Added to my favorites.

The Earth Was Created
by mainestream

Comment:
I like the idea, but the picture is just a bit to dark to see any detail. Also glare from sun is distracting.

...and as the sea washes the shore, it turns every day into a new beginning.
by andri

Comment:
Very crisp, nice shot. The border is a bit large and seems to detract from photo. I think if you had been able to capture this same scene with out the footprints it would have really stood out. (Unmarked sand signifying a fresh pallete for the day to start on)

The Creation of Adam
by PollyBean

Comment:
Fitting for the challenge. Background gives the impression of "void" which is good. I think I would have reversed the hand positions a little. I see the smaller finger pointing down to a larger hand. If I were to do this shot I might have moved the finger of God a bit closer to make it appear larger, also more light from the "God" side pointing towards the creation of man. Focus is nice.