The Great American Playset - 2026 Edition
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
I would have bet this was yours. :-) Congrats on a well-earned Blue!

But seriously...

Scene from I, ROBOT

Refreshment
by kanaj

Comment:

Originally posted by Barroness: I think you took your thumbnail image here.

Indeed, I did!

leap
by kichu

Comment:
I see you're getting serious now, dusting off the Rebel. ;-) Let's go!

Ladybirds and Lace
by jomari

Comment:
Those pops of red are delightful.

Winter's Hush
by kanaj

Comment:

Originally posted by GeneralE: I wonder if you considered cloning-out the fence.

I definitely thought about it. I was going back and forth on whether it was worth the extra effort to get rid of it--sometimes the results are underwhelming. But if this image should be favored for the calendar and others felt it was worth it, I would definitely be willing to submit a "B" version without the fence so a final decision could be made on it. :-)

Wash
by Paul

Comment:
Supremely artful. I understand why the low placement in this challenge--even if I don't agree with it--but this one belongs in a folio collection somewhere.

A day at the Ski Slope
by Mona

Comment:
Another of my top picks. This one created a level of depth and eye-rewarding frame content that I found to be a standout in the challenge.

Eyes in the Sand
by Avocet1

Comment:
One of my top picks. These shorebirds are endlessly fascinating, and your image conveys both the delicacy and the warmth of the moment with a practiced eye. Guessing you were on all fours in the sand to capture this?

somewhere in a village
by Tiberius

Comment:
Not surprised this one made the top. It's forceful and compelling. Demands to be noticed. Congrats!

Trombone
by primabarbara

Comment:
A very compelling piece. Really finds a creative way to encapsulate the anticipatory chaos of backstage before a big performance.