2ndonleft.jpg
by Koriyama

Comment:
Agree with the below - very funny. Mantises are unavoidably humourous anyway - if a little scary if you look into their eyes. Good definition.

Garden of the Giants
by Artifacts

Comment:
A stunning example of how a photograph really can transmit a feeling of actually being there. This is impressive and humbling, and I'd dearly love to see those for real. Top shot.

froggy.jpg
by Jacko

Comment:
That - is one cute little frog. Cracker!

Anole
by Havok

Comment:
He's definitely an anole! In green mode. I used to keep these as a kid and they're normally referred to as American Chameleons.

This is very tasteful and it's some great post-processing too. Love it.

Message edited by author 2003-12-01 18:26:28.

Waiting for the Elves
by dsidwell

Comment:
Very unusual looking image. Artistic in its colours and appropriately using the challenge to present a scene of beauty which is enhanced by the technique.

You may have used a coloured filter (smeared liquids, painted acetate?) to achieve this - I'll be interested to know.

Marked down only for the distracting hilights in the background.

Pianissimo
by jmsetzler

Comment:
A supreme image, expertly taken. Great composition, perfect use of the media and challenge brief - simply sumptuous. Your ribbon will be much deserved.

1 point off for the slightly thinner border on the left! ; )

Sunset at Siphon's Draw
by Artifacts

Comment:
Very striking colours with a bizarre vibe to it. You've managed a quite surreal effect (however you did it) and it makes for an impressive scene. Good job.

Definitely, I need glasses!!!!
by Alexys

Comment:
Good, clever, well executed idea. Very nicely shot with subtle lighting.

Next Stop 1952
by OneSweetSin

Comment:
Great shot. This has lovely subdued tones - very crisp too. The background is strange - is it a mountain with subtle skyline?

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment:
A creative alternative (one that also crossed mymind) and nicely done.

It's unfortunate that you have so much glare from the light above and I wonder if you actually needed it on? There seems to be suffiicient light elesewhere.

To avoid it I would experiment with hue and saturation to reduce the yellow cast or, as a last resort go mono with it, which may have the added effect of making the subject more abstract.