Lake Fog at Sunrise
by hahn23

Comment:
Richard, this still literally takes my breath away every time I look at it. Even if I didn't have such an emotional attachment to that place, the photography is like none other. I'm not sure a better picture of Bear Lake has ever been taken -- by ANYONE! What an accomplishment!!

See you in the snow in just a few weeks! YAYYYY!

Contact
by RianBotes

Comment:
Whoa!! Certainly looks like a best, artistic shot and photo to me. If you have better than that, you are my new hero! This is a breath-stealer for sure! Congratulations on such a fine finish in this amazing challenge, but even more for getting the shot!

Festival Spirit
by denbote

Comment:
Oh man! How cool is THAT!! Wow! And CONGRATULATIONS!

The Violet Dream
by DigiFotoBuddy

Comment:
You just can't get more glorious and breathtaking than that!

"Hindsight"
by Rmac

Comment:
It's a fairy tale. Captured for all of us to get lost in for all time! Congratulations!

Kogel Bay Twilight
by darnok

Comment:
I was on the United States Pacific coast this year, and I prayed for a calm day like this to get a photo -- even if it was in the bottom stratosphere -- like this. But with the typical, every-day wind and fog and drizzle you see on the coast, I realized just how special it is to see scenes like this in perfection. I'm in awe! Congratulations on just such stunning photography!

Prairie Queen
by MAK

Comment:
Unbelievable indeed! You have certainly set an almost unattainable bar in animal photography! But I love it. Something to stretch and reach for -- even if attaining art like this is out of reach :)

Arctic Lighthouse
by orvaratli

Comment:
I'm so surprised this isn't in the top few. It takes my breath away! Some day before I die, I hope I get to see something like this with my own eyes.

~ Man of the Year ~
by LVicari

Comment:
Sigh. Portraiture that makes my heart hurt! I'm in awe!

Partners II
by Brin

Comment:
Oh how nice to see these amazing fellows again at the top of the heap in a challenge like this. Congratulations on 12th place, but again, even more so that you got the shot! Its just amazing!