Hold Still
by postoakinversion

Comment:
I have a good, strong emotional reaction to this shot, though I wish it were technically a bit stronger. The sky and mountains look great, but the foreground figures are maybe too dark and it appears to be jaggies around the man's head (could be his hair).

Hush
by Ivory

Comment:
I like this very much and hope you'll share with us how you did it (I get the concept, but I'd like to see the setup, if possible). Fits the theme just fine.

Ssshhh...be silent...be still.
by Lipstudios

Comment:
Sweet photo, good emotional impact, the b&w works well. Fits the theme. I really like the composition. On closer look I may have to up my score a notch!

afternoon willow
by undieyatch

Comment:
This is another photo that keeps creeping up the ranks, as it improves each time I look at it. I love the light against the darkness, and you have good clarity on the white puffs. Composition works well.

Quiet is Music for the Soul
by alexjack

Comment:
Definitely says "still" to me, with the mist and mirrored water.

Still Waiting
by SandyP

Comment:
Very pretty, good still capture, enviable sharpness on plant and butterfly. I love the dark (but not black) background.

Morning fog reflections
by Thorlo

Comment:
Nice composition! The duck silhouettes look good. I expect this one to do well.

Snow Leopard resting Still
by Fairfield20

Comment:
A beautiful animal, and you've done right by him. Good exposure, clarity, and depth of field, great "feel" overall, and definitely fits the challenge theme.

Stillness in Her Eyes
by jpeters

Comment:
Deceptively simple, I think, and excellent results. The eyes are in focus and placed in the composition just right (rule of thirds and all that). Good color palette, the skin tones are accented both by the white shirt and the muted green and brown background. I like the wisps of hair going out of focus. Best thing though is the child's expression. I think you placed the camera at just the right height. Good luck

Spring Delights
by RKT

Comment:
A high score from me. This one keeps improving in my estimation and keeps moving up the chain. Great color palette. The bubble transforms what might have been an otherwise pretty but ordinary photo. Good clarity, lighting, nice use of depth of field. I wonder if composition could be improved by cropping more from the bottom. Just a thought! Good luck,