fast track to oblivion
by roz

Comment:
ROZ!! I knew it was only a matter of time until your processing expertise, and your off-the-chart creativity started winning you ribbons :) CONGRATULATIONS on your first one . . . and I'm sure there will be many to follow. I've said this before, but again, you are a photographic and photoshop GENIUS!!!

apocalyptic vision
by ursula

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Ursula, I knew the minute I saw this that it would be "the one". Congratulations on flawless photography in every way -- and being properly rewarded for it!

Devastating wildfires in Southern California
by edmeng

Comment:
Hearing about those horrible fires on the radio and T.V. don't prepare you for the reality of how ferocious and devastating those fires really are. This is fantastic photojournalism. . .THANK YOU!!

Firefighter
by andrea22_als

Comment:
Wow! I'm amazed at 2 things. One. . .this amazing photo. What great timing and opportunity to be in the right place at the right time to capture such a moving photo. The firefighter -- even silhouetted -- looks like he is looking down, defeated and overcome with the magnitude of what he is trying to do. It is great photojournalism and worthy of top honors!

But the 2nd thing I'm amazed at is that people would use THIS forum, in your moment of incredible accomplishment and victory to criticize your photo! Grrrrrrrrrr. . . .I want to smack a couple of people!

MEGA CONGRATULATIONS! 8.0485!!! And deserving of every fraction of a point of it!!!!!!

Deployed Marines take time off to enjoy a friendly game of football.
by CorySmith

Comment:
Cory, THANK YOU for sharing this photo!!! My heart is so burdened for our troops over there. . .especially the ones I know and care for like you and Deb . . .so to see something like this. . .play. fun. Taken so well. It just makes my day and heals my heart!

I wish it scored right at the top. . .but it is just a wonderful photo no matter where it placed!!

Art of carpentry - Denpasar
by whiteroom

Comment:
Beautiful, Lesley!!!

And a Posthumous red ribbon!! I love it!

4.2 Quake Aftermath - De La Rosa City
by jonfrommk

Comment:
Way to go Jon!! Such an interesting photo composed and executed so amazingly well! A personal best! Congratulations! 12th place among the company you are keeping in this challenge is an honor indeed!!!

Ubud
by jdannels

Comment:
Ohhhhhhhh. . .I love this! It makes my heart hurt! I love the joy on her face in such a picturesque setting!

Combatting the Big Silence: AIDs is Killing Africa
by Skip

Comment:
Skip! What an amazing story behind this awesome photo! I'm in awe of your opportunities. . .and how you bring them to life for us through your work! THANK YOU!!!!!

Only the memories remain
by Brad

Comment:
Oh Brad! What a powerful photo! Sad. Moving. Beautifully done!

Deserving of every fraction of that 7.7573 score! (WOW!!!) To be the 3rd highest score that Brad Petersen gets. . .that is SOMETHING!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!