Courtesy of the Sea
by DCrest01

Comment:
Such a lovely pattern, the colors are outstanding, clean and clear presentation - well done!

Flow
by DCrest01

Comment:
reminds me of an exotic flower - Congrats on a HM Finish!

Flight
by MaryO

Comment:
this is so elegant - my fav of the challenge

Winter Pacific
by LevT

Comment:
The clouds - such an epic scene!

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by noraneko

Comment:
oh wow - that looks dangerous!!!!!

Emma & Ginger
by roz

Comment:
Congrats on the ribbon, Roz!

This is indeed a wonderful portrait

Sharp turn
by LevT

Comment:
Congrats on the Blue!
That's a great shot. Unusual to see it in bw - these kind of sports photography usually come in color. Very effective!
How far were you awy -what was your focal length?

Into the Abyss
by noraneko

Comment:
Congrats on the red ribbon!

As you can see it resonated very well with the voters.
Meets the challenge perfectly, nice, clean, crisp colors and sharpness
I gave you a nine - not sure what I was seeing but I felt drawn in and liked the mystery as well as the execution.

First when I read that it's an installation in the museum, I was a little ambivalent. After all, it is a work by a third party that you photographed. But the way you photographed and edited it is your own work and therefore unique, so it's all good

rinse before use
by willem

Comment:
Haha - I almost chose the same "model"
But you added the water as eyecatcher - I wouldn't have thought of this
Like!

Fruit Tarts
by GolferDDS

Comment:
I also looked at the comments on your picture. It's a nice picture - but not an outstanding one. Willem is right to mention the flat lighting, the missind shadows and the cluttered background.
I myself was enthusiastic about the idea, but there would have been room for improvement in the realization. My vote was still a benevolent 8