Embracing Silence
by wildiris

Comment:
This is wonderfully serene and very relaxing to view. I like the dock and reflection in the composition too. I have been told that it helps to have the horizon either above or below the center line of a shot like this. It gives it more a more dynamic feel. Maybe the lack of that off center dynamic helps to create the feeling of stillness in this shot, so it's all good.

The Dance
by DaleFrazierPhotography

Comment:
Congrats on your first challenge shot doing so well.
Thanks for the comment on one of my shots too.

Deep DOF Outtake 1
by Lutchenko

Comment:
This would be my choice of the four shots that you posted. The subject is more interesting, and the light is good on them. It's a nice scene, and the lines in the foreground although not that attractive, do guide you up to the swans and the row of trees. The sky looks good too.

Rolling Fog
by jdannels

Comment:
Nice job Joe! Congrats @ ya!

Dreaming of a white christmas
by NorthStar

Comment:
I don't know what was around the tree, but a square crop including the whole tree may have made this work better. Still, it's an image that I like a lot and don't know exactly why. Maybe It's because we never have ice like this in Florida.

get your kicks...
by desertoddity

Comment:
What a cool and retro looking old diner/gas station. You've made the most of your timing to get the daylight to balance the neon so nicely, and processing is superb with the pastel look.

US 1 - Mile Marker 99
by Ja-9

Comment:
That's a good find for the 9 challenge. Here's a useful link if you are going to be using the MM's in the Keys;
Fl Keys Mile Marker Chart

High Tide
by talj

Comment:
Congrats my friend! I am truly happy to see your image at the top of the pile tonight. You deserve this blue.

oil9.jpg
by vawendy

Comment:
This is abstract coolness! It looks like some sort of planetary event in a far off galaxy.

Haven't figured out what he is yet
by scottieham

Comment:
Oh Cool! A "Yellow Bellied Buzz Off" bird! LOL It looks like he is wanting to tell you to buzz off with that big lens.
It's a good shot, and most interesting that the shadow of his beak is almost on the centerline of his breast. I hope you find out what it really is soon.