Lunar Soil
by Blackbox

Comment:
Here are two lists of comparison showing the major soil compositions of the Earth and Moon (just and FYI)

Earth:
34% Iron, 29% Oxygen, 15% Silicon, 12% Magnesium, 2% Nickel, 2% Sulfer

Moon:
42% Oxygen, 21% Silicon, 13% Iron, 8% Calcium, 7% Aluminum, 6% Magnesium

115 people are telling me they thought my photo was average or below and that they still believe the Moon is made of cheese? You're kidding me! Oh well...I guess the numbers speak for themselves...it's Lunacy I say! You just wait 'till I get out my 16" telescope - I'll put you right inside one of those craters. Then, I'll dig a hole and cover you with...what?...dirt! Another FYI - the Moon is NOT, I repeat, NOT a Planet - it's a 'Moon': an object the revolves around a Planet. A Planet is an object that revolves around a Star, like the Sun. Class dismissed - smoke 'em if ya got 'em.

Single Leaf
by tano_gooch

Comment:
Hey Tano,

I like your Silicon Flower photo because I bet that might grow on the moon making up part of the soil composition found there - 21% in fact! but, I liked this photo better. I like the rusty color against the blue, the DOF, the soliraty leaf and crop is perfect. Maybe just a tad bit of selective sharpening on the leaf could bring out a little more detail. Just a thought. Picking as a fav...nice job!

IMG_2646-1w.jpg
by RolandB

Comment:
I found this photo in the 'Least Commented On' section. I thought it deserved a comment so I'm leaving one. Great shot! I love the contrast between the grass and the sky.

Dirty
by LalliSig

Comment:
I'm not voting in this challenge but I would have given your photo a 10. Good luck to ya! Ok, update - I looked thru all the photos, I think yours is the winner. Maybe some of those 'hand' photos will edge it out but...this photo is tops to me. Great job!

A Dirty Canvas
by kausikmpi

Comment:
I like your photo. I hope your not getting to much grief about it not being 'dirt' in the literal sense. Great job!

pollution
by ursula

Comment:
What a great photo...I hope your not getting bashed to much with stuff like 'this is not dirt'...think outside the box, that's what I say. Nice job and good luck!

The Moon: Dirt or Cheese?
by TJinGuy

Comment:
It's amazing how many people don't think that the moon is dirt. I can't wait to read the other comments made to you...nothing bad but you'll see why I'm curious.

Blood and gore
by Bolti

Comment:
Sweet photo...I'd have given it a 10 if I was voting this time around. Good luck to ya.

exsanguinated
by sher

Comment:

Originally posted by Alienyst: Not sure about the title...flowers don't have blood to be drained of.

I think the idea was that the plant which is no doubt a parasite is sucking the life out of the tree it is living on. Hmmm?

going home
by clangley50

Comment:
150 out of 226. Unbelievable...and shame on the voters. It was one of the most powerful images in the bunch and spoke volumes without an explaination. And, now...we know the true story. Thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with us...this is what it's all about in my humble opinion. Saving to favs. Brightest Blessings.