Bonny Kay
by Bugzeye

Comment:
What a great location. Does not appear to be HDR at first look, but I am also learning that HDR is a great tool for overcoming the problems inherent in midday sun photography.

The Pond
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
Is it a pond, or a flooded backyard? I guess the presence of that duck family (almost missed them) says it is indeed as advertised.

Eclipse of the sun
by Paul

Comment:
A totally engaging combination of shallow DOF, HDR techniques, and the way you caught the light on the subject. I'm not normally a floral fan, and this is a common subject, but exceptionally well done. I think I am faving it.

t r e p i d a t i o n
by Cuttooth

Comment:
I like the cool looking storm clouds, though the suburban sprawl in the lower part of the image does not do much for me.

Boston
by InnaN

Comment:
I'm off sick today, so I am at least making use of the time to get this challenge voted and commented on. Hope I am not making anyone sick by coughing up on their entries.

A good enough nighttime cityscape, but not really doing much for me. the yellows look kind of greensish, and perhaps that is dulling the visual impact for me.

Mesopotamia Filling Station
by thatsanicepicture

Comment:
Seems a bit on the dim side, but otherwise I like this. The treatment really does a lot for the variety of details and textures in the scene. I might have cropped out a little more of that sky. For me, the extra sky does not really add anyting to the scene.

Lake Fog at Sunrise
by hahn23

Comment:
I expect to see this one toward the top. The fog rising off the lake adds that extra kick.

The Sk8er
by LadyK

Comment:
The sky looks good. I get 10% commission of your votes as payment for my pre-challenge feedback. (I'm skipping the vote on this one, natch.)

Added: Just passing through while voting. Don't mind me...

Reflections of Blue
by TiN

Comment:
An interesting composition, and I like the approach, but it also comes off tome very grainy and pixellated, especially from the bicycle on downward.

Seascape with boats
by Rino63

Comment:
A nice overall seascape. Not making me say wow, but pleasing and still worthy of a positive vote.