Hairy Ladybird
by alexlky

Comment:
Excellent DOF, focus, and colors.

window
by jmritz

Comment:
Very nice use of grain and blur. My first impression is of a person who is worried watching out their window for a loved one to return. The colors are just edgy enough to add to this feeling.

Valley of the Rocks
by PennyStreet

Comment:
A classic "Arizona" magazine shot. I've always loved the color in this area, and the almost-purple sky gives a nice contrast to the orange rocks. Nice texture in the sand foreground.

The Garden Gatekeeper
by cudaviper

Comment:
Nice use of DOF. Nice contrast between the snake and the green leaves

Escape Velocity
by nickyb

Comment:
Love the action in this shot! Very nice contrast and textures in this.

Heather
by hajeka

Comment:
Nice nature shot. IMO, it would help to darken the very bright spider thread in the upper left quadrant. This uses DOF quite effectively.

Quiet Concentration, Survivors
by cryan

Comment:
First impression was wondering what the story behind the shot was. After reading the title and noticing the pink shirts... This is different and it catches your attention. The ladies are in a canoe, but their posture does not indicate they are paddling. Normally ladies are well-kempt, but these ladies are not. Nor does it look like they are at the end of a race or competition. The shot eliminates all the obvious answers as to what this is about, until you realize this is probably a moment of remembrance for those who were not survivors. Then this becomes a very poignant and precious moment. Yes, some pictures are worth 1000 words. This one exceeds that by a fair bit.

SS CAPE CHALMERS (AK-5036)
by Dirt_Diver

Comment:
Nice sky and reflections in the water.

Discovery Zone
by briantammy

Comment:
Such a cutie! Very nice lighting and contrast with the black background.

Waiting
by Penny Lane

Comment:
Absolutely love the dirty arms & hands, especially being all dressed up. Kind-of a transient expression that is hard to read, but it doesn't say "happy". Nice use of DOF.