Evening Tree
by kashi

Comment:
You did a fine job with exposure and the colors are very pleasing. I think what hurt you on this one was the lack of a definable subject area - I agree that I would have liked to have seen more of the tree or more negative space on either right or left. Still think you should have gotten a bit higher score, though - it was a solid entry.

Rude Intrustions
by Greetmir

Comment:
I really like the lighting on the grass - backlighting and/or evening light is always a good choice :-) I admit I vacillated on scoring, because the pieces of garbage in b/g detracted me a bit. Good color temp on this, btw.

Monet sans Lis
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Look at those comments - a lot of people really loved this photo! I found it a bit soft for my taste, and would like to see the whole reflection of the heron, but I thought the subtle quality of the tree reflection was brilliant. Interesting OOB entry!

Stop?
by Greetmir

Comment:
Good stuff! This is really amusing!

Day 29 - Wheat Silo
by xXxscarletxXx

Comment:
This must be that HDR thing :-) Really wonderful job of turning the mundane into something beautiful. Tiny suggestion - there is a small object on top left hand side of photo that looks like an accident? Clone out maybe? Anyway, gorgeous!

Hochheim
by Melethia

Comment:
Gorgeous! Love the greens in the vineyard and yellow on the one house. Plus the people in the road gives a great sense of depth. Well done.

Armadillo for "All Things Texas"
by SandyP

Comment:
OMG, this is the best photo of an armadillo I've ever seen, and I've taken quite a few myself. I LOVE this, definitely into favorites. I can't believe you managed to combine those lovely green leaves with this little guy.

Morning View I Wake Up To!
by RainMotorsports

Comment:
This one might go in the brown hall of fame except it is actually in focus.

Mighty Oak
by Drake

Comment:
This is a really tough exposure situation - the only suggestion would be to possibly change the in-camera white balance to warm this photo a bit. I imagine this tree would look beautiful in early moring or late evening light (not always possible to get for a challenge, I realize!)

tree swing
by grigrigirl

Comment:
Cool effect with the fisheye