Great Egret
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Hi Julianne,
I have to agree with Bob on this - while the lighting on his wings is lovely, I'm afraid it looks like classical side-lighting, not backlighting. I didn't vote in this challenge, but admit I would have stumbled a little on the application of contre-jour to this photo. Great capture, though! Good keeper for your portfolio.

obviously this is my better side!
by roz

Comment:
This is fantastic! To do this well with a non-person in a portrait challenge indicates that it is a top-notch photo! The funky horns are great.

Fall Leaves
by twmax

Comment:
I love the colors in this! Very well done. Adding to faves.

Predator
by Gnarf

Comment:
This is gorgeous! I love the details and expression. Adding to faves.

Escape
by kyebosh

Comment:
Very effective. Scary and captivating.

Moonlight Stroll
by hotpasta

Comment:
Lovely blues.

Orion Arches
by moonwell

Comment:
Beautiful colors and use of flash to fill foreground.

Large Scale Chemistry
by Jammur

Comment:
Wonderful starbursts!

Crucis
by Federico

Comment:
Love the mood this evokes...

Alone in the night
by LalliSig

Comment:
Darn you Icelanders :-) How come these photos always have to be so good??? Larus? Exceptional as always.