Water Colors
by Neil

Comment:
When I first saw this challenge announced, I knew you'd be up near the top of the rankings! Congrats on the blue! :)

Number Pleeeez
by beebee381

Comment:
This is like one of those optical illusions... if you let your eye wander around, it seems to move in and out. Interesting!

Don't Look Down
by barbaraanne

Comment:
Great textures here... he looks like he's peeking over the edge looking for something!

The Drive Home
by BHuseman

Comment:
It's interesting the things the eye finds to focus in on with a shot like this. For example, it's good to see that you decided NOT to put on the sunglasses while you were driving down the dark street at 59 mph while holding up a camera to take a long exposure shot. That just seems dangerous :P That is quite a lot of colored lights though surrounding you!

Will someone PLEASE move over!
by cislander

Comment:
One of those shots that you look at and enjoy, and the title just adds to it! You captured a great expression here, and in the midst of all those sleeping sea lions. Well done!

Nature's Child
by Strikeslip

Comment:
Fantastic capture... love the action of the bird mid flight, and the little girls expression of amazement. She's holding her arm so it is extra still so she doesn't scare the bird away... all the components are just perfect. Great focus, and the shallow dof makes the background just melt away. Some may say it has a snapshot sort of feel to it, but I think you did a wonderful job... this is a wonderful example of a great photo that captures a precious moment. I hope this shot does well for you!

Frost & Mist on the Greens
by shutterbug8

Comment:
Nice composition and I like the calm feel of the mist. The greens feel a bit too saturated in color, especially compared to the deep blues, which feel almost purple, in the back.

Reflections of Autumn
by brizmama

Comment:
Interesting reflection, and such vibrant colors. I love the soft ripples of the water. Nicely done.

The Bridge
by bcoble

Comment:
Beautiful, rich colors and I like the smooth reflection. The whole shot feels too tilted though to the right.

Wave-rider
by Chez

Comment:
Great action... love the off centered subject with the sail pointing out of the frame... adds to the tension and excitement of the shot.