N U M I $ M A T I C $
by NiallOTuama

Comment:
My first impression of this is that I like shiny things.

But after hours of wonderment examination, these are pennies and nickel pieces here! You're broke as a joke. Even with the 20-cent pieces mixed in (quite obviously deliberately, by the way; not fooling me!) you still probably couldn't buy us a round in Oslo.

Sadly for you that's the bar I've set for myself now. You cannot afford to buy me a drink in Oslo so you'll never win this damn competition as long as I have a say.

Otherwise it's not horrible.

DSC_0008
by KfirLevAri

Comment:
Very cool.

Waterfront
by Brent_S

Comment:
Beautiful scene. I used to live at 2nd and Pine and I spent quite a bit of time at this very spot because of the wonderful view it offered. Well done.

Catch!
by NiallOTuama

Comment:
Why is there a mannequin in the photo? I though tit was supposed to be about keys. Now that there's a mannequin all I can think about are mannequins.

The Ides of March 7:14 AM
by hahn23

Comment:
Stunning photo, Richard. I will admit though that I do agree with the comment from cogerox below. The tree does little for me, and my eye honestly wants more of the lovely light that's hitting the hills in the right of the frame. Foolish comments, probably, but a 10 should aspire to be an 11, no?

a brand new day
by bigskyeye

Comment:
Very nice. Almost a where's waldo. Beauty of a photo.

Apocalyptic Sunset
by kasaba

Comment:
Glorious rays. And enough shadow detail in the foreground to contrast nicely with the bright sky. Nice photo.

Into the Sun
by Mike

Comment:
lensbaby? Horizontal tilt shift games? I'm always skeptical about massive blur when it has nothing to do with the focal plane. Nice perspective though.

One Man's Freedom
by hesitant

Comment:
Truly one of the best photos I've seen in a long time. Outstanding piece of work. Very well deserved ribbon.

Non-final destination
by LandzEnca

Comment:
Lovely blur, painterly and very interesting. Love the "couple" seemingly oblivious to it all. I think that's where the story is. Great photo.