Alone
by Paul

Comment by Paul:
Thanks for the comments - now that you mention it, I can see that the image would be better of I cropped some off the bottom.

I also think the quality of the image could be a lot better - my 5D was pretty new when I took this and I'm not convinced I had all of the settings right (I think something like 'Hightlight tone priority' was switched on).

Alone
by Paul

Comment by Germaine:
I usually treat the Rule of Thirds as a point of departure, but in this case, I think it applies. IMNSHO, the sheep and horizon should be higher or lower in the frame, again IMNSHO, probably lower although you might lose that nice line at the bottom. I think this would give you more of a feel of the lone sheep and isolation. That's my opinion, and it's worth exactly what you paid for it.

This shot has a nice zen feel to it. I like it a lot.

Alone
by Paul

Comment by SaraR:
Feels very Yorkshire! I really admire the way you have distilled the elements of the photo down to the bare minimum, and yet still evoke a strong feeling of place.

Flowers through the rain
by Paul

Comment by Charlene:
Beautiful and artistic. Has an impressionistic feeling. Lovely.

Delicate Fins
by Paul

Comment by WriteHeart:
I love this capture! It's so delicate and beautiful!

Flowers through the rain
by Paul

Comment by david_c:
The overexposure and blurriness will probably cost you some votes, but I really like the muted pink/green. It's almost abstract.

Flowers through the rain
by Paul

Comment by Jutilda:
Lovely and very painterly. :~)

Hoping for sun on a grey day
by Paul

Comment by Balko:
not a fan of selective desat, this works here. 8

Hoping for sun on a grey day
by Paul

Comment by rodfulk:
always liked this effect

Significant Moments: Learning to Swim!
by Paul

Comment by jmsetzler:
"Is it the best image I have taken? Not even close; does it capture a slice of life I'm happy to share - Yes it does. "

I wish more people looked at photography for this reason :)