Sarah
by stare_at_the_sun

Comment:
This meets ROT's just fine, and she's a lovely gal. Face is a bit soft. Biggest trouble I see for you with this image is the water fountains in the back - quite distracting unfortunately. Bet of luck in the challenge.

You Are The Boss!
by njb123

Comment:
??? Cute toys, but I'm missing the message on this one. Sorry.

A New Best Friend
by ruffian

Comment:
Adorable, and certainly a 'Simple Pleasure'. ;^) Hide the shoes!!!

Nice aperture choice to blur the background. Good luck in the challenge.

Inhale
by Krummo

Comment:
'Simple Pleasure' for some, for others it's a stinky nuisance. :-/

Nice use of natural window lighting for this image. Good luck in the challenge.

a new toy
by notbiscuit

Comment:
Certainly looks like that bear is smiling! ;^)

..... 243 on my score please?
by julesski

Comment:
Holy Toledo!!! I need to remember THAT one! My wife would have a cow. ;^) Great game, and certainly a 'Simple Pleasure'.

Good luck in the challenge.

Weedeater
by rox_rox

Comment:
He-He. This IS a cool shot, and perfect for the challenge you entered it in. I enjoyed reading the story behind the effort it took to get it. I wish more people put some background info into their submitted images (I only do it once in awhile myself).

As for the image I think the harsh lighting may have helped some in this case as it tends to really enhance contrast via shadows. Those shadows are what brings out the details in this turtle's skin. The only item that jumps out to me as a distraction is the eye...it could be the color, but it looks a little blurry to me. It should be sharp looking at other areas of the image as the eye falls into the DOF range - maybe he/she moved the eye during exposure?

Anyway...overall, nicely done, and underrated! ;^)

Don't Even Think About It
by skewsme

Comment:
I enjoyed your comment; "I am gonna get sooo stung one of these days... ". ;^) With a 50mm lens you had to get fairly close didn't you?!

A very expressive image. Nice color, and I like the faded out bg. The title fits perfectly. That's not always a factor, but it certainly helps when done right.

Smile and keep having fun! ;^)

I've got my Eye on You!
by Kelli

Comment:
Wow! Quite vivid!!! I noticed you've gotten pretty good DOF with this for aperture of F4.5 - sweet.

Can't believe this was sub 6. :( Makes me feel a tad bit better about my own entry. He-he.

Anyway...very nice shot, well done!

Harvest Time
by trailwalker

Comment:
Wonderful glow and tones to this. Polarizer and/or a UV filter would have helped clarify and deepen the sky and distant horizon a little.