Small Town Pulse
by BAMartin

Comment:
Barbara - I really love this - I was one of your 7's teetering on an 8. In fact, the only thing that kept me from scoring just a tad higher was that I find the fluorescent lights in the back right to distract from the beautiful line of chairs and old timer. With just a touch of burning in that area I think you'd have something even more stunning - and it's gorgeous as it is.

Self Broken
by posthumous

Comment:
You got thoroughly robbed here, Don. This is art - could hang in a gallery. Parts maybe just a touch grainy, but that's just nitpicking. I'm sorry I didn't vote because I would have given you at least an 8. It makes me want to look again and again.

Self-Seeded Pansy in the Rain
by raish

Comment:
Peter - congrats on a great score for a beautiful photo! I love how rich the purples are and the diagonal line.

The joy of a winner
by bmartuch

Comment:
Nice use of selective desat here, Bob! His face really pops.

Colors
by jaysonmc

Comment:
Jayson, I just can't believe this didn't score better! It is absolutely lovely. I guess people must have assumed you forgot to clone dust spots? I guess you could have done a little more in the clouds, but I frankly think it is quite striking as is.

I'm Ready Mr. DeMille
by JuliBoc

Comment:
LOL - you sure got close! And great title, though some from the younger generation may not get it :-) He's very sharp, but I suspect the grain hurt you a little. Love his eye, though!

Morning Has Broken
by Hipychik

Comment:
This is gorgeous! I was one of your 8's. A highly underrated photo. The lighting is just magical here.

Do I have a Bird Caught in My Throat?
by levyj413

Comment:
Jeffrey, a very good finish for your first animal shot, especially in a free study. I actually expected a much higher finish for you - more in the 6.4 range - but my prognosticator has been broken lately :-) No doubt this is an excellent capture.

John Lemay
by brownsm

Comment:
Excellent finish, Steve! And look at the score from the commenters! Great work.

Imaginary World
by Jutilda

Comment:
Wow, I thought this one would have finished higher. I absolutely love the glow filter effect. Looks just like an old-school painting with a modern touch. Gorgeous!