- February - Awakening The Lion City -
by andrewt

Comment:
Well, I don't remember seeing it too much, and I think it is breathtaking. I think it is far more deserving of a score in the high 6's 7's. Not 6.4. That's just wrong for this photo.

But congratulations on such amazing photography. This photo will be a keeper and one you will show off as representative of your work long after the challenge is forgotten!

February - Praying Mantis
by roz

Comment:
Oh yeah! I'd definitely buy a calendar with Roz' macro photography in it. You producing and selling any?? :)

Congratulations on a top 20 finish. In this challenge, I think that is quite the accomplishment.

Retirement
by Melethia

Comment:
Well. . .I am one who would have probably given this a 9 or 10. I don't think the light is horrible at all -- and it is photojournalism, so the background isn't supposed to be all studio-esque. And what it represents moves me greatly. The honor of being paid tribute for such a noble career is something very touching. I hope someone gets a picture so moving of your retirement ceremony.

I love how you have barely humanized it with only part of the faces. To me, that gives more attention to what it represents than just being a "people snapshot".

I love it.

Zoo Birds - Spring Green (March)
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Wow, Michelle! This is amazing! You have so connected with that bird, making it possible for us to connect with it too. The key to great animal photography. You NAILED IT! Congratulations on such a great finish in this amazing challenge!

January
by bspurgeon

Comment:
Ben, this is breathtaking! The pictures in this challenge are beyond belief. 11th place is quite an accomplishment in this challenge. Congratulations!

Golden October
by IreneM

Comment:
How pretty, Irene!

October
by h2

Comment:
How BEAUTIFUL! I love it when photography like this is awarded with top-notch scores. This is perfect! Congratulations on 9th place!

I'll Be Home For Christmas (December)
by Hipychik

Comment:
Terry, WOW! This is AMAZING! Congratulations on a PERFECT photo! And top 10 honors as well in such a competitive challenge!

February at the Lighthouse at Verdens Ende
by scarbrd

Comment:
How stunningly beautiful. The simplicity of its beauty is breathtaking! Congratulations on what has to be such satisfying photography -- way beyond the challenge results!

I would definitely buy a calendar with 12 pictures like this in it :)

Summer Nights in July
by jeger

Comment:
Wow! Wow! Wow! And it sounds like there is a fun story to go with it too. Mega congratulations on 5th place with this beautiful photo!