the shining
by blad

Comment:
How striking! My favorite hotel to photograph in Estes Park is the one that inspired Stephen King to write the Shining when he got stranded there one New Year's Eve. This one actually fits the part even more than the real one :) Kudos to you for such exquisite lighting. Perfect detail in all the parts, and not a trace of over-exposure in the lights. You are THE BOMB!

IMG_1642.jpg
by jomari

Comment:
That is such an interesting perspective. From where you shot it, an elegant natural frame is created.

Paradise
by boyd2000

Comment:
Ohmy! Ohmy! You are indeed in Paradise. Lucky I'm in Texas, and the weather here is gorgeous this time of year. I feel bad for the guys sick of winter, tired of snow and cold weather who have to see this stunning photo :)

The color of the water is amazing. I've seen water that color on occasion, but it certainly is rare to see it where I live. Mostly when I'm on vacation in paradise :)

The Pause that Refreshes
by Germaine

Comment:
Nice Photojournalism, Germaine! It makes me want to know more of the story of these guys :)

Breaking and Entering
by Kelli

Comment:
Awwww! What a great photo, Kelli! He looks like a child caught with his hand in the cookie jar before dinner. I know farmers must hate the deer eating their crops, but being the psycho animal lover that I am, I find myself wanting this poor little fellow to get in so he can have an apple, bless is heart! Course, it looks like he'd be major disappointed anyway, since the apples haven't bloomed yet :)

In the Woods
by bobonacus

Comment:
Oooooh, I liiiiiike it! I have grown to be so drawn to the artsy blur photography. This one has a nice composition, and it does look like a path to the light :)

Head in Hand
by dsa157

Comment:
I love this photo! The lighting is so dramatic and interesting. And I love the story that you told with it. I feel the same way about belonging to this amazing community of fellow photographers and friends :)

Portrait of a Robber Fly
by roz

Comment:
Roz! I am totally out of superlatives to make an impact on what I think of your macro work. It is beyond words. What an honor to finish in 12th place in a challenge with 1,113 submissions. You are in a league all by yourself. Although, I have been quite amazed by Greg's work too lately :) The 2 of you are most definitely the finest macro photographers on the planet!

Congratulations my friend! You are freaking AMAZING!

A day in time
by HighNooner

Comment:
Tareq, this is so amazing! What an honor to be in the top 20 in this 1,113 strong challenge with such wonderful entries.

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by Rando D300

Comment:
This one was yours? I should have guessed. Your ability to capture the soul of animals is unsurpassed! Its amazing the connection you feel when you look at this. But the technical quality is amazing. I swear that krinkled up nose is popping out of my computer screen!