freedom
by roz

Comment:
It's funny. I think there are two schools of artists (probably more). A more classic style of artist; or a more edgy conceptual style. I've pondered it so often myself because I've had some of my photos selected for art gallery exhibits, but sometimes, the juror says, "No thanks", but when I look at what the juror gave thumbs up to, I think, "Whaaaa??????? Really?????" Likely, neither camp is going to appreciate the art of the other... so.... I'm thinking each artist should turn out work they love that makes them feel wonderful about their work... and just know that there will be some that don't appreciate it. That's the danger about entering contests like this... we end up suppressing our own style for a score, and sometimes the real artist inside us gets compromised or worse, silenced, in favor of winning. I have a friend who used to be very active here. She rarely made high scores, but she went on to become quite renown in the art community. She was represented by an art gallery, won tons of international and magazine competitions, and was asked to be a keynote speaker at some conferences. She also was asked to juror a competition at the art gallery that I've had my work shown. So... all that to say, I really think we should be true to ourselves, win or no, or risk losing that edge of excellence in the style we love and were created to turn out. That's my 2-cents worth of thought anyway.

Morning Rider
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Oooooh, this is very cool! Such a mood it creates! I love it!

Avant-Garde Spring
by Lydia

Comment:
Yes! This is brilliant! So creative! So... well... avant-garde! Congratulations, Lydia!!!

Mom's Favorite
by vawendy

Comment:
Certainly one of my favorites too! I'm not voting because I never vote on challenges I have an entry in, but I love looking at all the amazing photos - especially one the ones I like better than mine :) Fabulous work!

House Finch
by neenee1999

Comment:
Such detail! Beautiful work!

The Three Amigos
by patches

Comment:
OMG! SO CUUUUUUUUUTE! I'm in love!

Pond of gold
by Neat

Comment:
This is absolutely one of the most beautiful bird photos I've ever seen! There is another one similar to this in this challenge, and I love them both so much! Both of these images should win Red and Blue ribbons! I'm not voting in this challenge (because I have an entry in it, and I never vote on challenges I'm competing in), but I love both of these similar images so much, if they don't win 1st and 2nd, I will be shocked. Congratulations in advance!

Just me and myself!
by Judi

Comment:
So... I'm not voting in this challenge (because I have an entry in it), but I just had to comment about how exquisite this photo is! I love it so much! I love it 10x more than mine, and I even showed it to my hubby, who said, ".....Wow!!.... no offense, but this one needs to win!" I agree! One of my favorite bird pictures ever!

My Demons Swim in Whiskey
by photosbyMcDon

Comment:
This is amazing! Storytelling at its best!

The Current State Of My Golf Game!
by Refocused

Comment:
So cute!!!! So Imaginative! Makes golf look so interesting :)