Sunflower Sideview
by banmorn

Comment:
this has so much going for it .. so dramatic .. so detailed .. and it almost jumps off the page at me .. i feel i could reach out and feel the textures on that flower .. congratulations on such a stunning and unforgettable image ... and of course top ten... :)

Apple For One, Standing Room Only
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment:
ahha .. a squirrel .. i've just been browsing thru your photos .. which i didnt do in stealth mode as i left a couple of comments on your pics .!!.
one of the pics i commented on was your squirrel with plans for world domination ..
this one is up there as one of my favourite squirrel shots and i'm loving your title ... many congratulations on top 5 .. :)

Making Plans For World Domination
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment:
another epic shot and another excellent story ..
how lucky you guys are in america to have these cute little squirrels at your beck and call ..
they make the most endearing subjects for photos ..
congratulations on the ribbon .. its a perfect image and so cute .. :)

Awkward Moments in Nature
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment:
i love a good story on a photo .. so thanks for yours ..
i really enjoyed the read ... especially your sense of humour ..
btw .. its a fantastic shot .. so full of personality .. its almost like he was posing for you .. :)

The Nectar Collectors
by roz

Comment:

Originally posted by Neat: You do this sooo well! Congratulations on the blue, and why should you be surprised ;)

thanks Anita .. it always surprises me when something i enter does well .. especially insects as i know many ppl have an aversion to them .. altho i do feel that mine and other ppl's macros here have gone a long way to helping ppl see them in another light ..
i know when i first started taking macros of insects it was like a whole world opened up .. their diversity and incredibly interesting anatomies blew me away .. :)

Morning Calisthenics
by vawendy

Comment:
the series of these pelicans have had me in awe .. . this is another magic and extraordinary image .. it would look great with a blue ribbon under it ..
congratulations on being such an amazing bird photographer which of course is just the tip of the iceberg ...
i'm not voting yet . :)

Apple For One, Standing Room Only
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment:
OMG .. if this doesnt ribbon i'll be very very surprised ..
its a stunning image .. and so appealing .. you are very lucky to have such gorgeous little squirrels to photograph ..
i'm not voting yet .. :)

Youth
by IAmEliKatz

Comment:
the little boy's expression makes this photo something extremely special ..
what a beautiful little boy and he has such a warm and inviting aura ..
it seems that he is looking at someone he loves very much .. maybe thats just him .. maybe not .. but i can hardly look away ..
i'm not voting yet .. :)

Sunflower Sideview
by banmorn

Comment:
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING . !! .. caps intended . !! ..
its a fantastic image and very worthy of doing extremely well in the challenge . do i see a ribbon .. hopefully it will .. :)
i'm not voting yet .. :)

Kindred Spirits
by Bensted

Comment:
this is truly something that would speak to ppl's souls .. it did to mine .. the connection between the old guy and the magpie .. a wonderful moment captured .. magpies are actually one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet .. just goes to show that brain size has nothing to do with it ..
this is one of my favs in the challenge ..
i'm not voting yet .. :)