The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by sher:
beautiful! congrats on the ribbon. :)

Blue Cool
by Gracious

Comment by dr rick:
Critique Club comment:

A striking image from a few simple elements nicely arranged with dramatic lighting. The black background creates a stark contrast that really grabs the viewer's attention. Although made of the same material, the Slinky and jacks have entirely different textures, providing some contrast, and there is a nice gradation of texture from the left to the right side of the Slinky. A couple of minor flaws: a bit cramped at the top and too much glare on the rightmost jack. But overall a nice image.

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by Silent Sister:
This is just beautiful and awesome! Oh wait.....someone else said awesome. How about AWE and then SOME? :) I don't know how I missed this during voting, but so glad to see it take a ribbon. God bless, and keep taking the sky photos. :) I could look at this for a long, long time.

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by agwright:
Congratulations ... this is awesome ... great colours

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by camelotnorth:
Congratulations Gracious..beautiful and awesome.

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by ursula:
Congratulations, Gracey! Lovely photo!!!

Ursula

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by dsidwell:
Grayce, wonderful work! Certainly deserves a ribbon! Way to go!

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by amsmyth:
Congratulations - this was one of my favorites in the challenge and now will really go to favorites. Anne

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by jjbeguin:
All three winning entries clearly illustrate the fact that the "time factor" in rendering a atmosphere of sacredness or at least a glimpse of bliss through photography is as important as the location itself. What metaphysical strength would these three images have if they had been shot at high noon?
On this occasion you clarly were blessed with a perfect sense of timing.
congratulations.

The Heavenlies
by Gracious

Comment by brownt:
Well done, congratulations on the 2nd place!