Not Far From The Tree
by mchalmers

Comment:
Neat use of selective desat! I personally would have wanted to darken the desaturated portions of the photo for a little extra pop. Black against color usually works better than grey against color. Just a thought. Also as a nitpick, that streak of blue in the upper left corner of the image is a little distracting. In any case this is a good image.

Nature's Bridge
by jeger

Comment:
beautiful scene.

His friends laughter hurt worse than the fall
by Shaman

Comment:
Excellent capture, and with a story behind it. Great work!

Fallen From Grace
by tpbremer

Comment:
Terrific lighting!

end game
by jmritz

Comment:
I love the tilted ground - well done. The textures and details are great.

"Shattered''
by Crafty

Comment:
IMO, this could use a stronger composition, but the lighting is terrific.

Transitions
by figaro

Comment:
So vast, empty, and cold. Very moody. It's thrilling!

A Fine Mess
by roby21112

Comment:
What a beautiful image - that shallow DOF is sweet. ;)

Dark Light
by Trumpeteer4

Comment:
Wonderful use of lighting!

Troubles
by figaro

Comment:
This is so, so powerful and moving. For me personally, this is an image that I will remember much more than most of the other photos of studio-lit smiley girls in this challenge. Not that there's anything wrong with those photos, it's just that this one has so much more to it. Superb work.