Reflective
by Neat

Comment:
This is one that I kept bumping. I really like the strong contrast between the shadow and light areas - the leaves and reflections especially just seem to be dancing. I could use a bit more detail in the highlights on the trunks. One of my top 10.

Surfboat, Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, circa 1902
by PenelopeK

Comment:
Though I am far from an Ansel expert, this does not strike me as a typical subject; however, that does not detract in the slightest for me. The lighting, crisp detail even in the shadows, full range of tones from white to black, textures and compositional balance make this entirely suitable for the challenge IMO. In my top three.

Spring Ebb at Nobska Head
by Oz

Comment:
Great textures and detail in the foreground and midfield and a very nice sky. The composition balance works for me and the there is an excellent range of tones. In my top three.

Over the Next Ridge
by Cutter

Comment:
This one has it all for me - a great scene with interest throughout WITHOUT a cluttered look, crisp focus from front to back, and an excellent tonal range. Having an "Ansel-like" subject was not one of my requisites for an excellent score, but it sure doesn't hurt. In my top three.

In T-raining
by JuliBoc

Comment:
I did not score at all well as a voter in this challenge - yours is one I loved and gave a 9 (gave no 10's this challenge) and most of the ones on the front page (5 and 7 excepted) I gave 5's and 6's. I did like your tones, sky, and scene here a lot.

Recipe for rain candy
by mariuca

Comment:
I see most others liked the hand - I was conflicted. Gave this a 7 and really liked it but would love to see it without for comparison.

Rained Out
by pixelpig

Comment:
One of my favorites, too - gave it an 8 and had no 10's this time. Don't mind the tilt at all - seems just right for a rained out carnival - and love the bokeh

In the Rhodi Dell
by sfalice

Comment:
I thought this was lovely.

The Winter of our discontent
by Neat

Comment:
Sorry, Anita. I scored this a 3. I didn't even think of expert vs advanced vs basic or minimal when I scored this challenge and I had no idea whose any of them were - never do. Now that I see the blue version (which I would have scored several points higher, maybe a 6) and know that the blur in the center is a person with an umbrella, I actually enjoy the one you entered more. Guess I'm just not imaginative and sophisticated enough to get this on a couple of passes through.

Goslings
by tvsometime

Comment:
I thought this was adorable and gave it a very nice score. Sorry I was one of the few :(