Another Day in Paradise
by Jutilda

Comment:
This is fantastic!!!!! So much character, and the tones are painterly. Could be a rockwell! Did I mention fantastic? This is the blue ribbon, I bet.

Sun Rays in Cascadilla Gorge
by cresus

Comment:
Fantastic composition, fantastic capture!

Joyful
by idnic

Comment:
Great shot, great expression. Thought it might be you...and I was going to write Persimmon...

Chain Grip
by philup

Comment:
This is really great! Terrific idea and well carried out. Congrats on top 10!

Nicole
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
Great shot! This would have done very well in High Contrast!

Sunbathing
by Dax-

Comment:
Beautiful, artistic approach--pure Dax. :) Congratulations on a great finish.

Cool. Smooth. Refreshing.
by SJCarter

Comment:
Congratulations on your first ribbon! A beautiful blue. Go have a Corona!

Wind Swept
by heathen

Comment:
Very nice tones and contrast and great scene. This seems very heavy on the noise reduction though--there's no texture whatsoever to the sand and even the clouds have lost detail. I think the textures would be helpful here!

Riley Bites
by xianart

Comment:
This is a wonderful shot! What kind of dog is Riley? Or is Riley a person -- it kind of looks like a human bite.

Technical: I thought this was a bit low on contrast/muddy. Maybe what you were going for, but to me that took away from the image. Just thinking the right slider of the levels tool should have been a bit more to the left.

But a great pose and wonderful image!

Switching Seasons
by Ristyz

Comment:
Wonderful! I love the painterly feel.