Morning Light
by pitsaman

Comment:
this is exquisite. your control of exposure is impeccable. i really hope this doesn't get overlooked in this monster challenge, and that it gets the attention it deserves. and now, as i have nothing further to offer, i'm just going to sit back and enjoy it for a moment, if you don't mind. good luck in the challenge!

Botswana Leopard
by boughan

Comment:
oh, wow-ild! most excellent image. i think this would be somewhat discomforting had the stare been directed at the camera. this baby looks all business. great bokeh! i also like how the foreground seems to offer a small sense of protection, even though we know we're just kidding ourselves about that. great composition. hope this gets the attention it deserves, and that it doesn't get lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge!

White Pelican
by MWitt

Comment:
what a great capture! it's images like these that make the joy of photography. dontcha love coming back to look at this when you're flipping through your stuff? no wonder you picked this for best of. hope it does well for you! thanks for sharing.

Moonset
by gracee

Comment:
what a beautiful, peaceful, serene moment you have captured here. i hate saying this, given the title, but i actually think your image would have been stronger had you cloned out the moon. i don't know why, but the moon just doesn't photograph that well, at least not with a wider angle. but here, you have such wonderful colors and have captured such a mood, the little dot of the moon is more a distraction than a strong subject or enhancement to the image. well, that's just my opinion, and you should in no way let it take away from how you feel about your image. it is wonderful, and i hope you do well with it!

Reflections of a Fallen Comrade
by Rankles

Comment:
beautiful image, nice time of day. hope this gets the attention it deserves, and that it doesn't get lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge! good luck!

"Serenity"
by tfarrell23

Comment:
this feels like a cool breeze and a breath of fresh air. if i had the time, this is what i would shoot all day. i just recently learned some photoshop techniques that can actually save that blown out area in the back. i used it to save the blow outs in the back of this image:


pm me if you're interested. you can wait until after the challenge if you want.

thanks for sharing yours, good luck!

flying whale
by mgkarimi

Comment:
well, this is certainly not something you see every day. well, maybe you do, but i sure don't! thanks for sharing your most unique image! good luck in the challenge!

Colosseum
by techtraum

Comment:
amazing, isn't it. in this image, i can feel both the strength and age of this incredible structure. excellent work! you sure waited for the best lighting. i hope this doesn't get lost in the shuffle of this huge challenge. this is definitely an image to be appreciated, and not simply blown over. good luck!

Moonset
by GolferDDS

Comment:
as beautiful as this is, i actually find it moreso without the moon! those two trees, caught with this sky, are gorgeous. you have certainly captured a moment. thanks for sharing, good luck in the challenge!

Family
by qmdi

Comment:
this is magic! i have to take these pictures just to have proof down the road that my kids were able to get along! you sure have captured a wonderful moment. good luck in the challenge!