Focused in the storm
by ksymeon

Comment:
Very well seen and captured. I wish the heron was a little brighter and the whites a truer white (seem a little too bluish - minor color temp slide would fix). Good luck in the challenge.

shelf mushroom
by FrostyPaws

Comment:
Wonderful tone, color, and textures! Perfect DOF for isolation and eliminating distractions. This one's a keeper for sure. Well done!

Mountain View
by rex

Comment:
Nice view. A little over the top on saturation (especially the blues) but ok nonetheless. One thing I wish for is a place to land. There's not really any subject or item that the viewer can linger on except maybe the foreground tree on the left. Hmmm... Anyway, just some observations. I'd have been tempted to take a fairly similar shot myself given this view. Good luck in the challenge.

Tobacco Barn at Sunset
by Katmystiry

Comment:
I like this shot overall, but I can't help but wonder what kind of REALLY cool details photos are just waiting to be captured in this wonderful setting! I hope to see more of this place in the near future. ;) Good luck in the challenge.

Shenandoah Morning
by hokie

Comment:
Yes, yes, YES! A bunch of folks were at this event I take it looking at the number of balloon shots...this one takes the cake so far. Wonderful lines in your composition and the colors just jump out. You've convinced me. This I have to see next time in person. :D Well done.

Sweet Melissa
by militarygirl10

Comment:
Nice clevage. Oh, and a pretty face too. :D A little bit strong on the PP, but a nice image overall. In some small way I think it's a shame that you had to go the seductive route with her apparel as she IS a very beautiful lady and needs few distractions to bring across a stunning image. Anyway, good luck in the challenge.

Birds Eye View
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Nice tonal range and exposure here. Wonderful view. I need a vacation to a place like this! Any trout in that river? :D

moment
by saintaugust

Comment:
What happened to his head?! Were you moving that blur brush around a bit too freely? :D Nice image overall. Better use of selective blur this time around IMO. Good color and great placement of the subject in your framing. Good luck in the challenge.

Fall Treats
by cheegirl

Comment:
Wonderful clarity and focus. Great job on getting in this close to a BlueJay. They are as finicky as Crows IMO. Long lens? I hope this gets the credit it deserves - should make at least top 10. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Curiosity
by elips

Comment:
Adorable! :D