laser
by Greetmir

Comment:
Oy, that looks like a belly button... Interesting shot.

boysetsfire
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Wow.

Painting in Silk
by LaMas

Comment:
You are like a big vat full of creative juices! This was so close - it's only the darn basic editing that let you down. It looks simply amazing in thumbnail. You got a 9 from me. I will be looking forward to your future entries!

Silky smooth as in a tie, or were you thinking something else?
by Muppet

Comment:
I think that this would have done better if it weren't for that title. It makes a viewer kinda uncomfortable ;-) It's a fine, thoughtful pose and ties are indeed silky smooth. The shadow is definitely funky but it's interesting the way it makes you look like a cutout. The tones and colors here make for a good, natural-looking portrait. Keep shooting and keep up the humor - just don't scare us with our own thoughts anymore, ok? ;-)

Lush
by krnodil

Comment:
I think the folds and the color really impart a luxurious, silky feel to the shot. It's great as an abstract. Possibly a little gaussian blur or neat image would have made it smoother, but I kind of like the way the texture has a shine of its own. Your lighting is fabulous. Congrats on a new top fiver :)

Smooth Water in the Desert
by griz210

Comment:
Nice score! We got lucky with a waterfall-friendly crowd :) It's tough to do a long exposure during the day without blowing the sky. I had to crop mine out even though it was taken at dusk. Congrats on a new personal best!

Watery Perspectives
by meyers

Comment:
This was an 8 from me. Beautiful abstract. I wonder if a gaussian blur or a bucket of neat image might have made this look even silkier...? Though I kind of like being able to see the dots clearly. Nice bold entry!

Chocolate Mint Creek
by posthumous

Comment:
You forgot to plop a chocolate mint bimbo on a thirds line, silly! BTW, I think this is either Greendell or Huntsville. This photo is zen because your eyes go everywhere and nowhere at once. And when I look at this picture, I get the sensation of a cool breeze wafting in one of my ears and out the other. I am amazing for that huge bone!

Fresh New Magnolia Petals
by noraneko

Comment:
Congrats on top 20! Great focus on them curlicues! And these petals are truly silky to the touch. The gentle lavender shadows in this image help to convey their softness. Nice work!

A Dip in the Rail to Forever
by theSaj

Comment:
Well, at least no one harped on you for shooting tracks or accused you of not meeting the challenge! Great depth. Your highlights aren't too bad - I kind of like the way they make the rails seem to glow.