Spring Crocus
by thatsanicepicture

Comment:
A watercolor effect that I appreciate very much. Subtle tones and shades enhance the image and the very slight soft focus is very effective. Well done.

Stand of the trees
by sranney

Comment:
Too much low light - could have been much better as an effective night shot with a little slower shutter speed. Then again, that would have created a different problem with the lighting in the background. A very difficult shot even for an expert with all the technical tools available from the camera to post processing.

Harbinger of Spring...
by NikonJeb

Comment:
Another frame problem, although this isnt as obvious as the other image that had one. I don't mind frames - in fact, they can add significantly to any given image if handled properly. Transparent frames as part of the image are, to me anyway, a major flaw because it doesn't add, but subtracts from the subject.

Morning Dew
by Gordon_1

Comment:
This would have worked better if the DOF were reversed with the central focus being the tip of the leaf being the central subject gently fading into the background.

chrysanthemum
by naomik

Comment:
The frame is a negative for me - its meaningless in context and does nothing for the eye to help appreciate the image. Its a major flaw for me and in my opinion lowers what otherwise would have been a 9 to a 6 in terms of visual impact. Technically it is a wonderful blend of detail and color - the frame had influenced my opinion significantly. Sorry.

Point Shoot
by kmp238

Comment:
Not a perfect image, but close. The little minor nagging issues like the pollens which look like flawed pixels for instance and the slight out of focus appearance on the lower left. On the other hand, it has significant beauty in and of itself and I feel should be rated that way.

Veins
by LMA128

Comment:
Interesting, but overly busy and just right on the edge of being focused. The green bleed over into the branch stems are a negative - it's overly green if you will.

Anticipation
by paynekj

Comment:
Simple, elegant, minimalist with incredible impact and precise, yet subtle detail. A wonderful still life. Well done.

Dew drops
by IreneM

Comment:
Arrrgh - I give up. Another top contender - if I see another, I'm just not going to comment. :>) Just give it a ten.

No Trespassing
by xerophyte

Comment:
Pefect.