Cool River
by timfythetoo

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Well I didn't beat you by much... but since I don't beat you very often these days, allow me a moment to gloat... :-) OK, moment over. First I must admit that I am not a huge fan of infared - I know a lot of people really like it, but to me it reminds me of flocked Christmas trees and I've never liked flocked Christmas trees. Christmas trees should be green and smell of pine. Period.

The setting and the composition (once I get past the flocked trees) is pretty peaceful (though it probably wasn't with the kids whining and all). Would that you could get rid of the building, though. The one thing I will say for infared is it makes the river a lovely color.

All in all, I'd take a 5.8 that you "phfftttt" at any day.

Heh! Just read Posthumous' broku - it does look like popcorn eating the bridge...

Game Over
by Louis

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I really like this. When I first saw it in the challenge, it was one of those that made me stop and really look, because it had an interesting "feel" to it. I do like the use of the fisheye for this - not sure it would have worked nearly as well otherwise. To me, it is zen, and to some degree it also conveys aloneness, which is different than loneliness in that aloneness can be very peaceful and comfortable.

My quiet place
by Kelli

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Very peaceful! I like how you got the sun with the red tint and without blowing out the whole picture. That little bit of pink just above the sun really adds a nice touch in my opinion. The only nit I'd have is the overall color seems a bit gray to me - not sure if you can tweak that in post processing without changing the colors you captured in the sun or not. Composition is very good - nice execution of rule of thirds.

sssshhhhhhhhh....
by ericwoo

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Very tranquil and lovely - the mist really adds to the quietness of this shot. Greens are gorgeous - particularly the reflections in the water. What makes the composition work for me is the slight reverse "S" formed by the mist and the reflection in the water - really gives a nice flow.

I WILL hit golfballs
by dleach

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Too funny! And where was the rain? Sure didn't get any here. That stuff is at about 45 degrees of angle - must have a bit windy to hit golf balls.

Still Waters
by SherwinJames

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I'll contradict your last commenter - to me, the log in the water solidifies this shot.

Concert
by Imagineer

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I love this one. It was one that you had to take more than the usual DPC 2 seconds to appreciate, and for those of us that did that, it was very rewarding.

Yao Zao Longzhou
by Rebecca

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Very underrated - this was one of my top four choices in the challenge. Wonderful image!!

Dance of Light
by BrianR

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Very calm, very quiet, and the blue is indeed very soothing. Excellent zen!

Smooth Stones and Koi
by chalice

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Dude!!! What a finish - WAY TO GO!! I love this shot - gave it an 8. What a nice picture to have in your first place on your top row. Very nice!!