After the storm
by halopes

Comment:
Nice, but somehow it doesnt pop much. The shot has potential, but it doesnt stand out. Perhaps some dodging and burning would have helped alot.

Patience is a virtue
by Scapeshots

Comment:
I love the detail and the reflections on this shot.

Paradise
by levyj413

Comment:
Very beautiful and the surrounding plants frame this very nicely.

High Contrast Outtake
by battymaddie

Comment:
oh I like this picture way more than the color one. Better tones in my opinion.

Shez
by sherpet

Comment:
This is a great SP. Perfect pose :)

Dreams of the High Wire
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Nice, I found it finally! ;)

It was the 10th one that did her in
by ShutterPug

Comment:
This is a great self portrait. Very funny :)

Wild friends
by Maggye

Comment:
Hey Maggye, here is my CC on this shot.
The water ripple is beautiful, perfect. However the alignment of the ducks is a bit unattractive. I know you have little control on what wild animals do, but perhaps a little more patience would have paid off in this shot. I personally would have liked to see both ducks in the water, or facing each other. Show some interaction or intimacy between them. Show something that conveys emotion. The fact that one is looking at you and the other seems to be staring to nothing doesnt move me much.

The lighting is perfect though. Just the position of the ducks. I also like the reflections which attributed to the good lighting.

Good job. 5.4 is not bad at all for your first challenge. I hope you keep entering more and like most of us learn and improve. :)

gettin' you outta my head
by MichaelC

Comment:
I like to see shots like this one win. Great originality. Grats on the ribbon

noelle
by xtian

Comment:
Grats on second!