Roots
by CNovack

Comment:
Superb, interesting, enriching to view. 10

Sustenance
by grahamgator

Comment:
wonderful and calming. a feast for the eyes. 10

Steadfast
by sophiawood

Comment:
Outstanding bw image. Let's see.... I'm not exactly sure, but this looks like the area above Black Lake, but it could be several others places in the Rockies.

Fishing at Dusk
by TiN

Comment:
Love the luminous glow. This image takes me away to this far place and I am happy. 10

Tranquility
by gpuretic

Comment:
sky posterization near the horizon distracts from an otherwise pleasant scene of ducks.

Parched
by PetRock

Comment:
Someone else's art.

Kama'ole sign off
by Dennisheckman

Comment:
Love that horizon line placement choice. Easily the most accomplished image in this challenge. The sky is just right. The ocean is super interesting. I expect this to ribbon. Great job! 9

Morning calm
by cogerox

Comment:
I hope this will ribbon for you. You've captured wonderful luminous glow on the water, interesting detail and a nicely detailed sky. Against a bright sun, this is a major accomplishment. 9

Stormy Departure
by Brent_S

Comment:
This is my pick for the blue ribbon. It's a great scene with the rain shafts filtering the sun. And, the ship and harbor are great elements of interest. Great tonal range and superb composition. 10

A Clouds Ballet at Sunrise
by AllenP

Comment:
Magnificent sun star. I love the sky. The image could have been better had you allowed more shadows in the areas which would have been naturally in silhouette. By HDR illuminating so many normally dark areas to such a mid tone gray, it hurts the natural appearance. I don't mean you had to let all go to silhouette, but make you could have made the scene look more like what the human eye can see when looking into shadows against the sunshine.