Barberry
by MaryO

Comment:
this is so pretty .. and the colours make it exciting too .. i find the background pleasing even tho i usually like it more out of focus .. i think because the flower in focus seems to be emerging out of the crowd sorta .. !! .. if the background was more in focus it would lose that feeling for me .. :)

P4103490+91-edit-1200
by roz

Comment:

Originally posted by MaryO: Interesting that he's not using his back legs. Not enough room? I'm used to bugs hanging on with everything they've got. I think you're right about the standard edit versions not being as good. Very cool how you've combined them, though. I've never tried that ... maybe I'll get a chance this summer when all the bugs come out.

flies do that a lot .. I feel its a grooming thing .. they rub their front or back legs together .. :)

edit after googling..
When you see flies sitting on the windowsill rubbing their legs together, they are cleaning themselves. They have to keep these sense organs clean so they can fly with precision to find food and mates and avoid predators

Message edited by author 2021-04-22 05:10:56.

Black Dog
by jmritz

Comment:
i didnt notice the spike collar until i read wendy's comment ..
makes this even sadder ..
but your image does feel very black doggish .. dark, depressing and almost hopeless ..
you have portrayed that feeling very well . :)

Message edited by author 2021-04-21 02:01:23.

Truro
by Bear_Music

Comment:

Originally posted by streetpigeon: (Haven't rated entries in this challenge because I'm unsure what I should be looking for. However, I'd like to express appreciation for the images that, in and of themselves, I enjoy.) Absolutely beautiful colors, sublimely arrayed. Not only the saturated blues, but also the tan, light brown beach or shoal, and that runny egg yolk. All the more poignant because it's a view of this very world.

what Rich said ..

also .. as a thumb this just called out to be opened ..
it really is stunning .. :)

Umbrellas
by GolferDDS

Comment:
i am going to rectify the gross injustice that you have not received one single comment ..
so here goes .. !! ..
I LOVE THIS . !! ..
those umbrellas are wonderful .. they totally transform this scene ..
and how excellent to find such an brilliant photographic opportunity ..
you have created an image to make that street proud .. good one .. :)
i really like that you got those 10's ... ppl with good taste and refinement .. lol . !! .. ;)

A slash of Blue - Emily Dickinson
by IreneM

Comment:
congratulations on getting in the top five ..
of course .. because i love your work so much .. in my reality this would have received a ribbon ..
its just stunning .. so clean and beautiful .. and absolutely perfect ..
i wont go on about those low votes .. its sorta expected altho often a surprise when considering the image they give them to .. :(

flower_blue
by mshonak

Comment:
many congratulations on a beautiful image .. and fourth place ..
and second in line on your profile page .. :)
i'm interested in your camera settings and the resulting grain/noise .. was that intentional to have such a fast shutter speed and high iso .. :)

Sunset in the fjord
by willem

Comment:
loving the layers ..
foreground, mid and far away ..
a very dramatic image .. i'm particularly loving the sky .. that's awesome ..
and congratulations on the ribbon .. :)

ps .. thanks for the details and the camera settings ..

Portrait of a Snowy Egret
by vawendy

Comment:
should be hung somewhere ..
that bird looks famous ..
and also that it seems to be posing for you ..
congratulations Wendy on the ribbon .. and such a wonderful bird photograph ..

Blues
by LevT

Comment:

Originally posted by streetpigeon: (Haven't rated entries in this challenge because I'm unsure what I should be looking for. However, I'd like to express appreciation for the images that, in and of themselves, I enjoy.) The stunning unhappiness of this child is almost unbearable. We can only pray that it's not all like this, and there's a plenitude of light as well in his life. I don't know how to say anything more. No doubt a terrific photograph.

Rich always has a wonderful way of expressing what i can find difficult to put into words ..
the not rating this challenge .. i felt exactly the same ..
and about the child too ..

this is one photo i wont forget in a long time ..
to even have the confidence to take such a photo .. of someone suffering ..
that is what often distinguishes a good photographer from a great photographer ..
going where angels fear to tread almost ..

many congratulations on such a raw image .. and of course the blue ribbon .. :)