First Gear
by JB707

Comment:
I love the motion blur here--and it's in an unexpected place and used in a unique way. Great job!

The speed of technology
by vignir

Comment:
Sure! Super work. Diagonal lines create drama. Colors are interesting, too. 9

Come Together
by frisca

Comment:
I was just going through some old stuff and I found this photo again. I just love the mystery and elegance of this shot. It was fun reading how you did it! I'm glad it did well; it was certainly one of my favorites for this challenge. The off center composition invites us to see beyond the image, as it were, and implies much more than if it were centered, and the negative space at left does a nice job at creating mood and building the story here. Really fun shot; I love the abstract qualities it possesses! I really look forward to seeing more of your excellent work! --David

Orange Autumn Leaves
by Girl from OZ

Comment:
I'm just revisiting this shot, which I like immensely. You really know how to capture the colors at this time of day! I know how patient one must be to get to a place at the right time! The foreground water is superb, and the lines add another contrast and dimension to the shot. I love that the horizon is tilted--I'm sure your camera is actually level--this is a hill, right? The only thing I would change is where the top half of the photo meets the bottom half. You actually have four parts: the sky, the rows of vines, the water in the foreground and the dark area at the bottom. That's tough to compose as they are all horizontal parts.

I really look forward to seeing more images from you!

whispers and giggles
by ursula

Comment:
Hi Ursula, I'm just studying this photo again, and I marvel at the skilled use of lighting here. I'm just noting where the darkest shadows are and where the light rests. The composition and cropping are outstanding, too. This is just superb! I hope you don't mind if I copy this technique in the near future!

The hand is quicker than the eye
by dan_pendleton

Comment:
This one caught my eye right away. Really fun idea!

When the Pickin's Done
by dsidwell

Comment:
A few of you didn't like my border, but I really tried many borders, and most of mine are very simple. This one looked by far the best to me. Thanks for your comments. This was a fun shot to take!

Country Cliche
by Girl from OZ

Comment:
Once again you show your skill with getting the light right--and you have a ribbon to show for this this time! Congratulations!

Dusty Roads
by Sonifo

Comment:
Wow! One of your best, Sonja! Everything really fits together well here! Congratulations!

Flowers In The Rain
by pinback

Comment:
I was just browsing your stuff and came across this. Striking! ...and some folks complain that there are too many flower shots! You prove that this subject can be addressed with originality! -David