Intimidation
by sfmorris

Comment:
Congratulations on your first ribbon!

Ambition - Once you've made it to the top, be prepared to be the first mowed down.
by ShutterPug

Comment:
Congrats on your first blue - well deserved.

You're Just a Pawn
by LadyK

Comment:
Well done Katherine! This was one of my top picks.

Determination
by Hipychik

Comment:
This one definitely me makes me laugh - I'd love to know the story of how the rock came to be in the truck, and was it placed there before or after the truck gave up the ghost.... Well presented.

There is always a door to open
by jaysonmc

Comment:
I scored this down because of the lack of text. On this viewing, though, I can see the photos message so clearly - and it doesn't need a text to inspire and motivate; it speaks for itself. Have you thought about re-editting the photo without the constraints of basic editting and correcting the perspective? I think it would be really strong then.

"But sure, the sky is big," I said; "miles and miles above my head..."
by Bear_Music

Comment:
I am ashamed and appalled to see that I gave this a 4. I don't understand, as the photo is strong, and the quote motivating. I remember thinking when viewing it that I was on the negative side of ambivalence regarding the font, and that I wished the tide-smoothed sand extended right to the left, but those are nit-picks. All I can claim is a moments insanity (or I pressed the wrong button) - can I be forgiven, Bear?....

NATURE'S BEAUTY is not just what we See on the Outside, but what we Feel on the Inside
by sherpet

Comment:
It's wonderful to see you entering challenges again; this must have been one of the best Mother's Day presents ever - the inspiration to pick up your camera after such a long hiatus. Peter, we at DPC owe you one mate!

IMAGINE: "Inspiration comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors."
by goinskiing

Comment:
You have captured the curiosity of the children well, and wonderful interaction between those in the group. The solitary child off to the left makes me feel rather sad; I am sure he isn't really cast out, just passing by, but that was the emotion that was evoked in me on first viewing. A cool idea for a poster, and a text that has clearly been inspired by the photo.

let it be
by skewsme

Comment:
Beautifully presented, beautifully photographed, and one of my favourite poems - I hoped this would finish in the top 5.

The sun is a life machine.
by posthumous

Comment:
Do you know, I only gave this a 5 during voting. I wish I could go back and change that, because you are right, it is motivating, and has given me a lift this morning with a new day ahead of me (and the sun is shining here for the first time in nearly a week!)