Refreshment
by kanaj

Comment by PennyStreet:
Great spot. Wonderful colors. It's a happy place!
I was here many years ago, tried to go back but they had shut it down I believe.
Is it still called HOPE gallery?

First Train Ride
by kanaj

Comment by primabarbara:
Yeah - this is what I love about your pictures. The emphasis on the eyes and the composition makes this a very strong photo.

Urban Canvas
by kanaj

Comment by primabarbara:
Congrats on the Blue!
Although this is a stunning picture and definitely derserves the Blue it's not one of my favourites of your portfolio.
I usully enjoy the personal, intimate moments that you capture so masterfully - this is too random for my personal taste.

First Bite
by kanaj

Comment by primabarbara:
You did in fact catch the emotional moment. It's a keepsake picture that will be shown on her wedding day.
I'm really surprised it isn't on the front page.

Giant Oak, Winter Moonlight
by kanaj

Comment by primabarbara:
this is a very unique approach to photograph a tree ;-)
But the fact that you used a mobile and moonlight makes this special. I love the clouds too.
Congrats on the Yellow!

Visit Historic Burton
by kanaj

Comment by Barroness:
Very nice and a great tourist attraction.

Giant Oak, Winter Moonlight
by kanaj

Comment by Refocused:
I like the isolation of the tree and the added interest of the fence in front. The fence actually adds personality to the composition. I smiled when I saw the metal post repair! Great sky! I think you did the best that could be done with a cellphone and processing. The B&W works very well. I would like to see this composition done with a camera and quality lens. Maybe in a future challenge! Still well worthy of a ribbon in this challenge.

Giant Oak, Winter Moonlight
by kanaj

Comment by Neat:
Reminds me of what I would have shot about 10 years ago!

Congratulations on the top three.

Giant Oak, Winter Moonlight
by kanaj

Comment by VitaminB:
This was the shot I was looking for, except with snow. I'm glad I didn't get it though, I couldn't compete with this photo. Congrats on the ribbon.

At Water's Edge
by kanaj

Comment by kanaj:

Originally posted by mariuca: It made me look 3 times. I like it enough to toy with the idea of cropping some from the righ. Anyhow, it makes one stop to absorb the beauty

Thanks! If this were to be selected as a calendar image--and this applies to most of the images so far submitted--I do anticipate that some cropping choices would be necessary anyway to fit the 12x12 (square) format. I'd be inclined to agree that the negative space on the right could be trimmed down for sure in this one.