The Meeting Place
by vawendy

Comment by kanaj:
My goodness, what a beautiful capture. Simply astounding.

The Meeting Place
by vawendy

Comment by PennyStreet:
So sweet... that blue is really really nice.

Anatomy of a Grasshopper
by vawendy

Comment by tnun:
wonderful restraint. the tones almost vanish.

Theodore
by vawendy

Comment by neenee1999:
Beautiful image. Outstanding detail.

Theodore
by vawendy

Comment by roz:
wildly beautiful .. loving so much your gorgeous background .. and of course that cute little bird ..
perfection .. :)
total standout in the challenge .. :)

Anatomy of a Grasshopper
by vawendy

Comment by glad2badad:
Nice detail and unusual to not see a photo of one not on grass or some plant.

Anatomy of a Grasshopper
by vawendy

Comment by kanaj:
Excellent technical execution on the macro itself. Artistically, I might have experimented with presenting this one in a toned B/W, simply because those shades of tan in both the subject and background compete with each other. In a duotone treatment, I'm betting the finer details of the subject would really pop off the screen.

Down at the Fishin' Hole
by vawendy

Comment by Barroness:
This is a top pick for me, 10. A stunning reflection that is so beautifully shot and shown. Beautiful work.

Down at the Fishin' Hole
by vawendy

Comment by Lydia:
My pick for the Red. My only 9.

Turbulence
by vawendy

Comment by Barroness:
Congratulations