Sweat Bee
by VitaminB

Comment:
Super impressed with this one. The level of macro detail is awesome, of course, but I think what really elevates it for me is actually the complementary shades of green and pink here. It gives this a tonal softness that pairs well with the "pointed" elements.

Waving Goodbye to Summer
by glad2badad

Comment:
Gorgeous color and detail.

Echoes of the City
by markwiley

Comment:
I know cityscapes like this are somewhat cliche as reflections, but the sheer majesty of execution here is undeniable.

The Umbrella and the Water Lily
by nam

Comment:
I love the way the focus on reflection here makes a "lilypad" out of the umbrella. Brilliant!

Sunrise at a seaside pool
by LevT

Comment:
Gorgeous.

Exit Stage Left
by glad2badad

Comment:
My personal favorite this challenge. This is the kind of minimalist sighting that creates a mood where others might only see twigs.

Into The Shadows
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Simply exquisite photography in my book. Personally, I'm a fan of the sun as it is, but that may be because it works in tandem with the color grading to convey a sense of late summer heat.

Deep Conversation
by l0lOl0l

Comment:
I lingered for a long time on this one. It really does reward an extended viewing, and it's the sort of gallery piece that deserves to be a medium-format conversation-starter rather than a casual viewing curio on a website. :-D

Departures
by Melethia

Comment:
I'm definitely going to have to look up that film now. A lovely shot, even if the reference was lost on me without your backstory.

T I M E and Space
by Lydia

Comment:
Glad to see this one on the front page. Honestly thought it would probably take the blue. It strikes a very compelling--and unsettling--balance between surreal evocation and whimsical absurdity. Very distinctive artistic statement--yet one that's elusively articulated. A chef's kiss there.

On a side note, I'm really interested to find out how you accomplished the levitation effect so convincingly.