Christmas Madness
by gyaban

Comment:
Always a pleasure to view your images before the roll-over - enhanced by the chance to read your comments and explore them again, notes in hand. No exception here. Congratulations on the blue - your father must be very pleased.
BTW, has anyone ever told you your English is as good as your photography and digital darkroom work?

Blustery Winter
by giantmike

Comment:
Just getting back to my congratulations on this challenge, Mike. This was definitely one of my top picks - it's stunning and definitely heart of December. Early usually pays - too bad I can't convince myself of that at 5 am. Congratulations on the ribbon.
eta I just looked back at my scores and see that this stood alone as my #2 choice : and I only had one #1 pick

Message edited by author 2013-01-06 12:49:15.

That Which Soothes the Savage Beast
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
That's one big Godzilla - or one little teddy bear. Great combination of subjects, nicely set up. Not sure about the bokeh - it adds a fantasy, festive touch but it's also slightly distracting. Top five.

Stop and smell the flowers
by h2

Comment:
Great colors, a cute, fresh idea, nicely simple. The bokeh adds sparkle though I also think it's a little distracting. Top five for me.

In the morning sun
by Neat

Comment:
A beautiful dolly, nicely positioned in the light and the image is beautifully toned. Top three.

Treasured Memories
by markwiley

Comment:
Her far-away expression is perfect - this one really tugs at the heartstrings. Nice post processing, too, not just in terms of the lovely tones but also in terms of the smoothing and sharpening choices. The woman's skin and hair is almost over-sharpened, the doll's almost over smoothed -- the result is just the contrast I think you were going for. Top three for me.

drunk bunny
by RKT

Comment:
What a great bunny! I love the textures and the pose! One of my top three.

...and have a good time!
by Kelli

Comment:
Incredible color - what a fun and festive atmosphere.

Feeling Groovy
by Kelli

Comment:
Excellent focus and colors, Kelli. I take gazillions hoping for one or two like this.

Chocolate bliss achieved!
by Kelli

Comment:
So cute - and look at those earrings. I made my daughter wait until she was 18 to get her ears pierced LOL