...you could hear a pin drop...
by antje

Comment:
I like this interpretation. Nice composition & lighting. It's really among my favorites for this challenge so far.

Raining Feathers
by rjkstesch

Comment:
Beautiful tones, textures & lighting. This is one of my favorites in this challenge as I can't hear anything except silence from this frame (excluding a sneeze shortly after shooting).

splotches
by gliphix

Comment:
I love this photo. It's a wonderful combination of mostly colorful abstract textures with a small window of context. Also, I like the angle since it's more true to the feeling of being in a wave. I didn't expect to see this ribbon, but I'd argue that it's one of the most underrated of the challenge.

Congratulations on a great capture.

The Dance of Fire
by BAMartin

Comment:
These are the best flames I've seen in 2008. Not sure I understand the comments asking for more detail and sharpness in the flames. The textures & lines you've captured are simply marvelous.

Caterpillar Crossing
by wittaero

Comment:
My wife & I love this photo. It's very fun, creative, and what an excellent perspective.

Shapes
by Gabriel

Comment:
I love the way you composed this. I was predicting that this wold be underrated, and sure enough, it was. Congratulations still on a brilliant photo. Btw, this was also one of my wife's favorite shots (a non-DPCer).

Velvet Staghorn
by sherpet

Comment:
I love the way you captured this. When you started off the '08 March Macro challenge with this other velvet staghorn shot & followed it up with your Best of '08 entry above, it was like you were throwing down the gauntlets & challenging/inspiring the rest of us to take some interesting photos. I have to admit, your day 1 velvet staghorn shot is my personal favorite, but I do love this one too.

Regard
by L2

Comment:
This is a favorite of mine from the challenge & my wife, looking over my shoulder when I was voting, gave it a breathy, "Wow!" Congratualtions on the photo & I'm sure your nephew will be very grateful for this when he's older.

Tethered Kayak
by whitewolf

Comment:
This shot has some of my favorite textures & composition in the challenge. I find it very relaxing to look at. Congratulations on a great shot.

Velvet Staghorn
by sherpet

Comment:
Beautiful colors, curves and texture. I'm really delighted to see this in the best of 2008.