Bewitched Forest
by LevT

Comment:
this is so dramatic and so full of atmosphere ..
it seems more a mixture of low contrast and high contrast .. just because of the difference between the darker bits of the trees and the beautiful soft background and lighter trees ..
but that's just my opinion and i'm not an authority ..
i'm glad this got the blue .. because it really is stunning ..
its one of those images that will remain in my memory for a long time ..
like a wonderful song ..
oh .. btw .. CONGRATULATIONS on the blue .. :)

Lady Hunter
by Lydia

Comment:
not one comment ..!!..
I will rectify that situation .. !! ..
even if this didn't get top 10 in the challenge it did in my reality ..
it's a great shot and a beautiful little subject ..
i reckon you should keep entering the free studies .. what have you got to lose .. and there's a huge possibility you'll win .. you are one of the best here in dpc .. not only with your photos but your wonderful and uplifting personality as well .. xx

taste test
by tanguera

Comment:
so wonderful what your friends are doing to rescue these little creatures .. it can be a horrifying world for some ..
we are supposed to be protectors of all animal life .. sad that many are not evolved enough to see we have that responsibility ..
I love this photo .. as I do all your photos .. but you do animals so beautifully .. this has everything going for it .. the cuteness factor for sure .. :)

Bareback at the Rodeo
by kasaba

Comment:
ps .. thanks for the backstory..:)

Bareback at the Rodeo
by kasaba

Comment:
WOW ..!!!!!!!..
incredible action shot .. surprised it didn't score higher .. probably the poles .. but that's the reality and makes this a great 'story' ..
it just jumps out of the page .. it's that good .. :)

Hmm, this pollen is much better than the sh.. I had to eat as a maggot
by willem

Comment:
haha .. great shot .. plus great title ..
it's something not everyone knows about flies.. that they are great pollinators .. like bees ..
this fly is very attractive btw .. really adds to the appeal .. :)

I am judging you!!,
by JulietNN

Comment:
lol .. such a brilliant shot ..
love the personality you have captured..
this is so good .. made me smile .. always a very good thing .. thankyou .. xx

Meter Maid
by MeMex2

Comment:

Originally posted by MeMex2: This is an adult Burrowing Owl. I was lying in a field photographing baby owls near their burrows and realized that this guy was sitting on an adjacent house watching me. These guys are also called "Urban Owls". Many of them live in crowded suburbs and are used to human interaction. Because so many empty lots are being developed the local "Burrowing Owl Association" is offering people money to allow the owls to live on their property. Thanks for liking it! It's my all time favorite.

thankyou Jane for the backstory .. so interesting .. :)

When You Just Get Your Nails Done
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment:
the colours ..
the details ..
the stunning shallow dof ..
the beautiful bird ..
it's a wonderful image ..
congratulations on fourth place .. :)

Surf'n'Turf
by LevT

Comment:
stunning .. especially love the textures and patterns ..
would look amazing printed really big ..
congratulations on the ribbon .. :)