day 3 A Day at the Park
by fotofan

Comment:
Diane....

ooooo this would have almost been a brilliant entry for the recent S curve challnge (though no doubt people would have told you that you S was not pronounced enough).

Somebody recently said on one of my challenge pics that the eye of an animal was not brought out enough, but that is definitely not an accusation that could be made here and the colour contrast with the muted colours of the herons (?) body is fantastic and draws attention immediately

The bokeh really gives the picture a 3d feel and I like the khaki border which is understated enough not to detract from the shop but gives the picture a nice sense of completeness

Lovely composition and application of the rule of thirds.

As for my 'sour' comment....Boy thats a hard one. Possibly a touch of burning on the beak or a fraction more USM but these really are very very minor points.

14.....Beginning of the End of My Little Girl.
by smardaz

Comment:
Jason

Many many congratulations on breaking that 6 barrier with a fantastic portrait of your step-daughter.

Strangely enough it was my daughters 11th birthday during the challenge and for a present she got her ears pierced. I had been thinking about posting a picture of this using a similar title, but I have to say that I am glad I did not because this would have blown it out of the water

I love the dof and the softness of the colours (great job on creating pastel skin tones whilst keeping the eyes sharp). The centred composition works very well and the border just enhances the image

FEEL THE LOVE!!!!

Great job

No End In Sight
by Hipychik

Comment:
Wow stunning bridge shot. Truly beautiful and great colours. Amazing.

First Snow
by option

Comment:
Wonderful minimalistic shot. A thing of simplicity yet great and pure beauty

Vaquero
by Ristyz

Comment:
Wonderful silhouette and glorious colours

American Speedway, American Dream
by AJSullivan

Comment:
Have to be honest and say I am not normally a huge fan of this type of shot, but something about this image is very appealing aestetically. Congrats on the amazing shapness in a low key image

Majestic Grace
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
A shot that simply took my breath away when I opened it. Stunning capture and the title summarises the image perfectly. wonderful

Sunset in Rhode Island
by kawesttex

Comment:
Wow...A very beautiful image that you feel could be on marketing literature for the area or on a pnao shot hanging in someones house. Beautiful

of ... Australia
by Retroesque

Comment:
Woohoo....I love it when a freind takes a shot that I dont know about and I give it a really high mark during the competition phase

(see all you do is moan about my lack of tripod and I say nice things to you....GRIN)

This was actually my favourite in the whole competition

Stunning

Smiling here in the grey old UK for you

fast track to oblivion
by roz

Comment:
Jeez Roz!!!!

Your first ribbon..Congratulations!!!!

I will be honest and say I wish it was for one of your less contrevesial shots.

I totally get the quality of the shot, the quality of the PP and the message that it is trying to convey but hardly one to hang over your wall

Actually given that shots like this can get marked down by some voters the fact that you have ribboned with it speaks volumes for the power and technicals of the shot

Great job Girl