The driveway, aka: first snow of winter.
by KiwiChris

Comment:
This is so beautiful! It almost looks like one of those infrared photos. It's so refreshing too to think that somewhere in the world, people are experiencing this cold beautiful winter wonderland. . .while here in Texas we are feeling like every time we walk outside, we're walking into an oven blast :)

Air-Show-188.jpg
by HikerDude

Comment:
Wow! What a cool formation. . .against such a majestic setting!

Awesome photo!! Awesome!

hamilton-gardens---doves.jpg
by pepperspray

Comment:
I love your photos Petra :) The only suggestion I would make would be the "midday" thing. The first thing my photography mentor told me (and tells me OFTEN) is that the most important piece of camera equipment you will ever use is an alarm clock :) There's something about midday -- even on an overcast day -- that causes harsh light and shadows on photos.

And maybe I would crop your photos down a little so the subject is more prominent.

Good luck. . .and welcome to dpChallenge! I can't wait to see some of your challenge entries :)

black-swan.jpg
by pepperspray

Comment:
I love black swans so much! There were some in a nest by a little lake near my house and I was amazed at how protective and "hands on" the male was. He would sit on the nest and watch over the babies when the mom was off in the water doing her thing :)

Sweet photo!!

Come and Get It
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
I agree: This is great! I love her somber, moody look, and the angle you took this from.

Ruins
by mhphoto

Comment:
Oh man! This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE that infrared!! It works exquisitely with this photo!

Sheena - African Leopard
by talj

Comment:
Oh MAN!!!!! This is AMAZING! Everything about this is spot on PERFECT!!!! There are no flaws! Where's a wildlife or zoo challenge when you need one! 10!!! And another favorite (that would be me) :)

She Loves You
by MayaM

Comment:
This is so amazing! I am always so impressed when photographers take the simple things in life and make them look SO extraordinary!!! WOW!!! And contratulations on such a well-deserved ribbon!!

One Up & One Down
by crazedfost78

Comment:
Wow! This is SO striking! The dark ominous sepia tones make this!!! Don't you think it would look awesome matted and framed, hanging in a man's office or den ??? Wow again!!!!

I think it might even look awesome with the "greenery" cloned or cropped out with only that spectacular sky and birds in it. But I'm not sure. Really great job!

Birds3.jpg
by Melethia

Comment:
Well. . . I didn't think your challenge entry could be improved on, but you in fact did it: Added even a little more pop and impact! I love how you can see their little feathers all sharp and crisp. This is such a great photo! I can't believe how great a photo it is!