"Kooka-bokeh"
by Judi

Comment:
Congratulations Judi! Great capture. The blue background is amazing and such great detail on the bird. The blown highlights on the head is my only nitpick, and I read it was yours too. I'm very glad you decided to enter this shot.

boatload
by notbiscuit

Comment:
Very nice! is this part of the Dale Chihuly exhibit(or works splattered) over in Finland?

catch me a spoonful
by ursula

Comment:
Magical capture. Amazingly creative yet simple image. Really thought this one would place better. Most of the spoon being OOF wasn't a big deal for me.

Bokeh Rising II
by 2mccs

Comment:
Great job with the setup! very creative. My favorite non bird/bug shot of the challenge.

Fields of Gold International: Arrival at Gate 10
by hotpasta

Comment:
Perfect stop action shot of a bee in flight. Beautiful bokeh and color. Congratulations :)

Simplicity
by elsapo

Comment:
Congratulations on the top10 finish :)

Lady in Green
by DrAchoo

Comment:
BEAUtiful! I didnt get a chance to vote on all the photos, did miss this one. A wonderful shot really! Congratulations on the blue, but taking a shot like this should be just enough gratification as it is :)

Through Pain, She Smiles
by TG73

Comment:
So very saddened to read of the news :(
I was hoping the black eye was a product of editing not reality. With the pic blurry in some places I couldn't make it out.

I wish a fast and easy and 100% recovery to your sweet daughter and this will all be a distant memory to you, her, your family and friends.
Glad to read your comment below knowing she is getting better and it wasn't something more serious than it already is. Good luck!

A Desolate Place: The Heart
by SandyP

Comment:
Great job, the whole setting is perfect and the emotion comes through.

Dusk in the valleys
by KHolt

Comment:
Of all the landscape photos, this one fits the theme the best. I do see what I think are hints of sheep? which if they are take a bit away from the desolation aspect. -9