Wheeeeeeee
by ericwoo

Comment:
Trading post comment

Major congrats, Eric, on your 5th place finish. I love this shot. I agree with Melethia that his expression really makes this photo, but I also think the angle of the kiyak, with the dunking he is about to get, make this photo stand out, too. Superb shot.

Japanese Tea House
by elsapo

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The colors are unbelievably good. This image is nothing short of Zen.

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by pointandshoot

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The essence of Zen. Beautiful. (love the conversation too)

Serenity
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Congratulations on the blue...this is not only calming but gorgeous.

Smooth Stones and Koi
by chalice

Comment:
Thanks everyone for your kind comments and votes, they are really appreciated. And a special thank you to members of our Trading Post group for all the time taken to offer your advice every week. I think I am learning, gradually, and you are making it easier by your example (superb photos) and comments.

As this is a highwater mark for me to date, I am really thrilled. Of course, my mind is as calm as the surface of the dark water where the koi swim. Ooooooooommmmmmmmm....

Photo Finish
by cyan

Comment:
I don't know how you got into position to capture this shot, but you pulled off a good clear photo. 9

Lights out
by hmair

Comment:
Good timing, focus, and desaturated color. How many did you break before you got the shot you wanted? 9

How not to light a candle
by BigK

Comment:
The colors are very striking. Creative (and humorous) photo, given the title. 9

Cousins by birth...friends by choice
by walrus451

Comment:
Wow. What crisp detail front to back. 9

Surfer Dude
by MacDonald

Comment:
Interesting angle for this photo.