Come and Visit the Lone Star State!
by paganini

Comment:
Pretty; nice lighting and off-centered composition.

You and the Cap'n Make It Happen
by marginalwarfare

Comment:
A little out of focus. Nice warm tones. :o)

Saint Mary's Lake
by jodiecoston

Comment:
This is just beautiful, Jodie! Congrats!

Touched by the Evening Light
by librodo

Comment:
Congratulations, Manny...this is simply a breathtaking image. Wonderful!

Angel
by heida

Comment:
Congrats, Heida! It's such a beautiful image!

Extraordinarily loud
by shoyles

Comment:
Congrats! The hard work paid off for you!! :o)

Take me home...
by crabappl3

Comment:
Wow...congrats on the blue! This is a stunning picture. I hoped it would do well, and it did! Way to go!

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy
by L1

Comment:
OK...the title was a song title (Big and Rich's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy") so you don't think I'm a pervert. And yes, I did use NeatImage, but I had a really good reason...[begin long sob story] My husband is, and has been for two years, battling systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE), which has taken a major toll on his kidneys, heart, and skin, along with all the medication he takes to combat this debilitating illness. He didn't want to do a portrait at all, because his skin has become very "rough" and, in his opinion, unphotogenic. I told him I would fix it up to his liking afterwards, so he agreed. So I applied the NeatImage and he liked it because it gave him back some of the youthfulness and brightness that he has missed in the past two years. Neither of us saw "plastic," but other eyes did, and that's OK. We were pleased with it, knowing that it wouldn't be a winner and that it was a first attempt at portraiture. [end long sob story] Thanks for those of you who were kind enough to vote and comment; we appreciate it! :O)

Heather
by grigrigirl

Comment:
This is a stunning photograph. What a beautiful girl. Her skin tones are perfect and the lavender fabric is so complimentary. Well done. :o)

Embarrassment
by Konador

Comment:
"Barky's a cartoon character...I'm a grown man who's made a lot of mistakes." That commercial came to mind immediately! :o) Great shot, meets the challenge, but I don't know it if will appeal to the average voter. Good luck! :o)