Cherished Muse
by wildiris

Comment:
You bug peeps are just awesome. Mantis' are such great subjects. This guy, and the incredible dof, are marvelous. I almost feel that the brightly colored surroundings are a bit overwhelming for the exquisite detail of the bug, because the area of focus (eyes, 'hands', leaf tips) is relatively small within the shot, and because the bokeh and autumnal colors are so vivid.

Glacial Waters
by mazlim

Comment:
Just fabulous. The colors, shapes, depth are wonderful. A tad overblown for me on the central light rocks, but top 100 for sure.

Chaise Pet.
by Dan_Cottle

Comment:
Not THIS is a pet portrait. How did you EVER manage to get them lined up like that. Is this a composite? You have an incredible eye, and patience. And perfect pets. Love the arrangement, and the chaise is perfect. Great lighting. I could go on and on. A fave.

Solar Ice
by digifotojo

Comment:
Excellent depth, incredible detail on the foreground. Love the reflection on the water and the star burst sun.

Do They Know They Are Stars?
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Very unique subject. Wonderful detail, textures, colors, shapes. I LOVE this shot. Top 100.

Upsala
by DrDick

Comment:
Ok, this has definite WOW factor!!!! Extraordinary ice color, which makes me wonder if it's natural. Love the waves crashing against it, and the very dark background, but there is something odd. Like it's a composite or something. But it so visually stunning. Love it.

Inspire
by alecnorman

Comment:
Absolutely exquisite. This is fine art material. Glorious detail, the lines and position of her arm and shawl, the lighting on her face. A fave

Look What the Tide Brought In
by MarcelLainez

Comment:
Very sweet. Incredible contrast and composition. The pale color and soft folds of the skin and blanket really complement the dark background. Top 100 :-)

Wetness is the Essence of Beauty
by LERtastic

Comment:
Phenomenal. Everything I love about photography is in this shot. Fabulous lighting, motion capture, clarity, focus, mystery. The water is so transparent, and the combination of the metallic suit under the gauzy material. Came back to bump. A fave.

Sphere
by IreneM

Comment:
Glorious. I don't know if this is a bubble of a sphere, or even something else, but the image is just magical. Perfect hues, shapes, clarity, sharpness, contrast. I've come back to comment and bump up. A fave.