elysian
by NiallOTuama

Comment:
My top pick of the challenge. I am unable to verbalize why. Nice one, Niall.

sunset
by mariuca

Comment:
I was fascinated by this image. Intriguing mix of patterns and lines, distortion and grid. Nicely done.

I can certainly see why you included the right portion of the image in the whole, but I might have experimented in processing to bring up the vibrancy and warmth of that side to balance things with the left. But, who knows?

It Was My Birthday
by grahamgator

Comment:
Such an interesting cast of characters. Creative idea well done.

Unchained Melody
by Lydia

Comment:
This is excellent, Lydia. For what it's worth -- While three arms would come in "handy" (except when shopping for shirts, coats, etc), you might consider using the Transform feature of PS. I generally use it in the RAW processor -- draw a "horizontal" lines along the table top and horn and a vertical on the mic, and, presto, PS squares everything up.

Spinning Tunes
by bside123

Comment:
This is very nice -- good composition and processing. I cannot figure out how anyone could have given this a 2 (or even a 4 or 5). Congrats on the Top 5 finish and new personal best.

Moolothrus
by skewsme

Comment:
This is great -- it finished higher in my list.

The Myth of Aristophanes
by PennyStreet

Comment:
I love this one. Congrats on the bling.

Female HummingChicken taking a LizardFish back to her offspring
by Lydia

Comment:
Well crafted image. I just barely edged you out. Congrats on the ribbon.

divided we stand
by Marfun

Comment:
This is an excellent shot. Nicely done. It is a strong image and, based upon that alone, I think it should have finished higher. However, take it from someone that has entered a few shots this year taken at protests, you are bound to get some votes that are affected by the voter's political biases no matter how good they are photographically.

I got it...
by Neat

Comment:
Well suited to the challenge and nicely spotted and processed. I think a little healthy competition is not a bad thing. I think often the issue (IMHO) is that women have been denied the opportunity to compete. Congrats on the unexpected ribbon.