Dancin' In The Snow
by Drake

Comment:
A winner in either challenge. Or anywhere. Symmetry AND off the ground!

Mantis on lily
by train

Comment:
Worth the price of admission.

Illustrated Word: 080304
by cgino

Comment:
Though I think each can stand on its own, they are a fine fit. Your suggestion of moon by way of the lighting is subtlety indeed. (And I didn't know this fine Yeats poem, which suggests possibly more kitty pictures?)

Illustrated Word: Impossible Dream
by cgino

Comment:
Perfect. Big laugh when I saw the impossible dream song, after enjoying kitty's stretch and reach.

Yes, Sir, I Can Boogie
by xianart

Comment:
Wonderful use of whatever you used to get this the way it is, yes sir, it does boogie.

leaf man
by tnun

Comment:
Two different but similar poems, demonstrating the varying effects of different POVs (photographers should write poems more often!). In line with Don's proposal.
roz's reminds me I had thought of putting it into the misunderstanding challenge, but couldn't think of a title.

So, very thank you. T

Chopie
by neophyte

Comment:
Among so many fine dog portraits, this one seems to stand out just a bit further in revealing the dog. Mostly to do with the way the amber eyes are surrounded by such an expanse of darkening brown. Background perfect of course for the dog. (If I see another picture as good as this one of these soulful hounds I may have to break down and get one. 130 shots worth it).

Harley
by tooter

Comment:
Deceptively straightforward portrait. White background and sharpened details of Harley's fur perfectly suit the kind of dog he is. Shiny brown eyes make accessible an almost intimidating stance, especially from this effective POV.

I Want In NOW
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Wonderful: your sharp focus totally suits Coco's, and the serious balance in this photo. Glad to see she's looking so good, too.

Looking Up
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Fine composition and colour, very rich and clean. POV raises this a few notches.