Dust Bath
by Kelli

Comment by jomari:
What fantastic texture! I love the expression on the background elephant - pure bliss.

Dust Bath
by Kelli

Comment by crissya:
That is an amazing shot! The impression of the dust on the elephant's skin leaves such an incredible pattern! Very nice... :O)

Dust Bath
by Kelli

Comment by digifotojo:
Great capture, Kelli! I think they take dust baths to get rid of the flies. Simply amazing detail and not a bad butt to boot! ;-)

Dust Bath
by Kelli

Comment by cgino:
I like big butts and I cannot lie...:-) sorry, that's the first thing that came to mind, LOL! Yup, wonderful textures throughout!

Fancy Flight
by Kelli

Comment by Teafran:
Abstract in it's execution, there are two ways to view this image - negatively in the sense that it's undetailed and in no way, from a strict interpretation standpoint, indicates motion or the effects of motion. On the other hand, it's very abstract nature is indicative of motion and the colors and motion blue give it a certain feel, as it related to the challenge subject, that is a plus. In this kind of quandry, and given this reviewer's propensity to positively rate abstract images, the benefit of the doubt goes to the author. The blend of color and background are complimentary which is an artistic plus and can be viewed as a technical plus. Not necessarily to everyone's taste, this might break into the top twenty and possibly the top fifteen images if the commenters and reviewers give it chance by understanding the nature of impressionist imagery.

Dust Bath
by Kelli

Comment by Jutilda:
I like how the guy on the left is slightly leaning to the right. TERRIFIC textures.

Cooling off
by Kelli

Comment by jomari:
Gosh, you are heating up fast over there! Great shot of the bear. His fur must be very water proof/repellant - apart from his legs he looks quite dry and furry.

Fancy Flight
by Kelli

Comment by HeiSch:
great processing, looks like a watercolor painting

Fancy Flight
by Kelli

Comment by Ammie:
Colourful picture.

blooming
by Kelli

Comment by digifotojo:
Isn't it great to have all these blossoms to shoot.. I also went outdoors this morning and captured some quick shots. I like the way you processed this, it that Topaz?