Frau bei der Toilette
by Moatz

Comment:
Congrats on the ribbon! I'm one of the people who prefers entries without such heavy filters, but don't think for a minute that means I think you somehow didn't deserve it. Everyone has their own opinions, but it's the collective vote that determines the winners, and you scored highly. Also, don't forget the importance of subject choice, composition, lighting, etc. So be proud! :)

Sur la plage à Vancouver
by donenright

Comment:
I'm surprised at the score; I voted this a 6. I thought it was clear what we were looking at, and that you reduced the objects to an impression of them.

b l e a k
by Melethia

Comment:
I think this is terrific. And WOW - look at that commenter average!

Monet's Water Lilies
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Ah! Pretty cool. I'll have to file that trick away for future use. :)

Message edited by author 2007-09-14 00:32:05.

Les Fleurs Du Lumiere
by posthumous

Comment:
A pretty image, Don. Ironically, I think people might've voted this down because it had sharp areas! Good for you for not just applying PS filters to make it look like a painting.

North of Eden
by Neil

Comment:
I still think it's lovely. :)

Après le bain
by annig

Comment:
Congrats on a beautiful image and high placement! :)

Half-Moon Bridge
by noraneko

Comment:
Ohhhh, yeah! Top 5. Guess your mix of real and PS filters worked out! :)

Still Life with Peaches
by MAK

Comment:
Well, ya got a 10 out of me. :) Congrats!

Serenity
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment:
Yep - what Purple and Patio said. :)

I'll add that I LOVE the thought. Reminds me that "Courage isn't the absence of fear, but carrying on in the face of that fear."