Pathfinding
by vadvirag

Comment:
Very nicely done. Good composition. Not much DOF, though -- the big veins are OOF.

Heavy Machinery
by aKiwi

Comment:
What a clever and well executed idea! I didn't see this image when I was voting (I couldn't find enough time to vote on every entry), but I would have given it a 7. I do agree with someone below that the frame is just a wee bit too heavy for my tastes. Nice take on the challenge!

Oceanside California
by thelsel

Comment:
FABULOUS! Just a wonderful, wonderful shot, and it's so exciting to see a San Diegan (okay, an Oceansidian) take a big blue ribbon! You made me proud with this image!

Guiding Light
by LtHousLady

Comment:
Beautiful work, Nancy..

Maybe should concentrate on lighthouses? <>

Great finish!

Drifting into the sunset
by train

Comment:
Congrats, but I'm sorry, you couldn't have taken that picture without a dSLR! Just kidding! Super image, great job, and enjoy your ribbon!

... and then Johnny realized he had an extra one.
by letenele

Comment:
Is this the best you could come up with for the challenge? 1

The sun smiled down at me today
by train

Comment:
Should take a ribbon. Congrats on a fine shot!

Right Place, Right Time!
by hughletheren

Comment:
Good enough for a top three finish, in my opinion.

X-Rays (Accidentally Discovered in 1895)
by labuds

Comment:
Welcome to Blue Ribbon Land, my friend... :-)

The Engineering Genius of Mother Nature
by boomer

Comment:
I wish I'd had a better title to convey my intentions in this image. I found that the macro demonstrated strength and power at the cellular level. My other titles included things like "The Power of Teamwork -- Every Cell Pulls It's Weight," and things of that nature. I was delighted with the comments I received and glad that a few folks even saw the connection to the theme!