a slow death
by grahamgator

Comment by giantmike:
This is absolutely wonderful.

a slow death
by grahamgator

Comment by illini75:
Perfect title. Beautiful coloring

a slow death
by grahamgator

Comment by ciaeagle:
It's always amazed me at how resilient these trees can be. Broken limbs, lightening strikes ... No matter the hardship they persevere. My parents even have an oak stump in their backyard that was completely severed by a tornado and it is still trying. Never the same but trying. Love the fog in and comp of your photo. Beautiful. My favorite in this challenge.

a slow death
by grahamgator

Comment by pamb:
(voted earlier, coming back to comment)
My team and I were marveling at the dearth of comments in this challenge so I thought I would at least attempt to correct that a little:
What a wonderfully appropriate subject to capture. I like your composition and use of the space above and behind to enhance the isolation of the slow death.

still life with fruit
by grahamgator

Comment by markwiley:
Fantastic shot and fantastic finish -- especially competing against over-the-top processed expert editing entries. Excellent job, Mary Ann.

still life with fruit
by grahamgator

Comment by Trotterjay:
This was so clever. Hopefully no goldfish you injured in the making of this photograph. (smile)

still life with fruit
by grahamgator

Comment by Bear_Music:
Congrats on the HM!

still life with fruit
by grahamgator

Comment by bhuge:
Nice finish Mary Ann! Congrats on the HM.

perky pink petals
by grahamgator

Comment by Jules1x:
Lovely framing. Gorgeous shades of pink.

perky pink petals
by grahamgator

Comment by Denielle:
Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful detail, great DOF... a wonderful shot. One of the highest I rated in the challenge. 9