Beyond the Limits
by nam

Comment:
excellent image for the challenge .. haven't seen your competition .. but I'm thinking this will be hard to beat .. especially with the vote I'm just about to give you .. ;)

"Holidays" a staged composition
by HUETH

Comment:
beautifully staged ..
works really well ..
loving the shine on the ball thingo .. and the perfect dof ..
comment only .. :)

Callistemon
by jomari

Comment:
I like this a lot .. perfect for the challenge .. feels very Australian to me .. ;)
should do excellently in the challenge ..
comment only .. :)

The Cranberry Bounce Test
by vawendy

Comment:
gorgeous and fun .. :)
a fantastic entry in the challenge .. very appealing ..
seeing a ribbon for sure ..
probably blue .. :)
comment only ..

Joe Cool
by vawendy

Comment:
gotta wonder about three 4's on the highest scoring photo in the challenge .. and a crazy unique quirky shot to boot ..
oh well it seems we can't please everyone ..
having said that this definitely pleased me ..!!.. ;)
many congrats on the blue .. :)

Sunset showers
by Neat

Comment:
way to go Anita ..!!..
congrats on a great finish ..
anyone would have had their work cut out for them beating Wendy's Joe Cool .. that was pretty unique ..
I love your sunset showers .. I said it all in voting .. :)

Your Own Personal Jesus
by Coley

Comment:
when i first joined dpc i was often blown away by the lengths ppl would to to get the photo they wanted for a challenge ..
i remember one where the photographer had actually taken some wooden planks into a lake to get the photo ..
like i said on your other photo .. thats committment ..

this is an example of that same committment ..

A Mother A Super Hero
by Coley

Comment:
that's committed .. lol .. !!! ..

snd a great example of the lengths ppl will go to to get a photo for a challenge ..

brilliant ..!!.. :)

Quiet Sentry
by Coley

Comment:

Originally posted by Coley: This is a beauty Christmas present !!! Thanks to everyone who viewed voted and especially commented on my trees. I was driving from a job and encountered this crazy fog. I have been away from shooting regularly so it was 'challenge' to overcome inertia and actually get in the headspace of shooting. All of a sudden I saw this stand of snow covered trees. I initially drove by thinking to myself that looked really cool. I went about a km past and said F it, and did a quick u turn. I am so glad I went back. There was snow drizzle and deafening silence ... really beautiful. DPC has had some obvious changes over the years, but its spirit and the challenging of ones creative juices is still the same. And I can tell you, it is just as exciting at the rollover last nite, as it was so many years ago. Thanks again to all :D

I always love reading the stories behind the photos ..
and this was a great story ..
particularly the F it .. and overcoming the inertia ..

I find that difficult too .. overcoming the inertia and motivating myself ..
but often when I do the 'payback' is wonderful .. being in the zone when taking photos .. it's like a meditation .. changes the colour of my day ..
then if a photo goes well here there's the validation and appreciation from other ppl .. which always feels nice ..

the other wonderful thing about this very unique site is we take photos that would never have existed if we weren't shooting for a challenge ..

if you're anything like me .. some of those photos taken for challenges have become my most precious .. especially if family were in them ..

many congratulations on this beautiful image getting the blue .. it would look amazing printed and hanging on your wall .. :)

musings
by NiallOTuama

Comment:
I love everything about this ..:)

re other comments .. just shows how different we all are .. and that's a good thing ..

I find your style captivating .. intense .. and full of mystery .. you got an 8 from me .. :)