Ready to Change that Diaper
by Nobody

Comment:
The ear protection is a nice touch which shows a true familiarity with the photo topic ... ;-)

Demons of the Blue Vortex
by GeneralE

Comment:

Originally posted by Melethia: A bit strong on the processing for some, I'm sure, but you really did create another world out of a flower shot - very cool!

I named the photo as I did because it really reminded me of the swirling cloud of demons at the end of "Night on Bald Mountain" as depicted in Disney's Fantasia.

...and his Boats of Many Colors
by mgsmith53

Comment:
Joseph the Duck? ;-)

Small Fish.. Big Pond..
by Wallit

Comment:
Gives new meaning to the phrase "Oh no, we're just good chums."

USCG Eagle - The US military's only active square rigged ship
by boyd2000

Comment:
Nice angle to show both the figurehead (a rare non-female fidure at that) and the archaic rigging, with a handly leading line front and center. I've known about this ship for a long time, but I don't think I've ever seen any kind of a close-up until now.

Duo
by aberration

Comment:
Great contrast in subject matter between the snowy peaks and the boaters.

St Kilda Marina
by vlado

Comment:
It's my impression that boat marinas are a popular subject for painters -- impressionistic and otherwise -- and I think your photo captures that feeling well.

Path above Vernal Falls
by hopelessoptimist

Comment:
Yikes -- can it be 40 years since I was there ... :-(

Light of my life
by cogerox

Comment:
Interesting ... the landscape format bothered me for a moment (vs portrait mode for a portrait), but the inclusion of more background does make it fit this particular challenge better. I wonder if perhaps a square crop (removed mostly from the right?) would feel better-balanced ...

I like the lighting, color, focus, expression, catchlights -- I'm not bothered by the small blown-out (on my monitor anyway) spot on the shoulder, but I predict at least a few people will be. Well done.

that dappled look
by gmink

Comment:
Nicely-lit portrait highlighting the shape of the face.