Taste The Rainbow
by sh0rty

Comment:
Nice and bright, and the sweets stand out well against the black background, but the composition as a whole is undynamic, and doesn't draw me in. You have chosen an ultra shallow depth of field - I would have preferred if the only sweet in focus wasn't dead centre in the frame, but at the third line, eith er top or bottom.

T i M B e R
by sherpet

Comment:
Go you, Shez! Many congratulations.

Abstract Flow
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment:
I like the almost cross-hatched texture of this abstract. It is a bit of a shame the purple/pink hasn't merged in to the rest, as it draws the eye.

Porcini Mushroom with Lichen and Pine Needles
by JuliBoc

Comment:
What the heck? I was expecting this to finish in at least the top 30! The composition is really good, with the photograph being an excellent example of a true nature study.

Rings in green
by Melethia

Comment:
I saw this was yours and opened it up to leave a comment to the effect that you had finally found something to photograph that wasn't beige - and then I read your description.....!

Yellow and Green
by EstimatedEyes

Comment:
I had hoped to see this finish much higher - it is beautiful!

Daddy Longlegs
by artvet

Comment:
In England the insect that we call a Daddy Longlegs is a type of crane fly - always takes me aback when different nations use the same words for different things! This is a super composition of an unusual insect (certainly one I have never seen before); the blue background acts as a good foil for the main subject, particularly with the interesting lighting on its legs and on the top of the seed head. It is a shame that you haven't been able to reflect a bit more light on to the subject, as it is a little dark on my monitor (admitedly uncalibrated).
Back to bump to 8.

Mantidae
by Jovan

Comment:
These insects never fail to fascinate me - it must be so bizarre coming across one! This photo is really well framed, and I particular the diagonals formed by the antennae. legs and head.

Sherpet's Realm
by charliebaker

Comment:
A lovely tribute to a much loved member, with beautiful lighting.

Go Ask Alice
by Brad

Comment:
Oh, this is really lovely - like something from the most delicious dream imaginable!