Each Morning We Are Born Again
by illini75

Comment by bobnospum:
Great moment. Might have tried a vertical of the left half.

Play, Laugh, Grow
by illini75

Comment by nygold:
If that isn't play then I don't know what play is.
Very well done. This is front page stuff.

Floating
by illini75

Comment by MadMan2k:
Cute and colorful. Could probably have done with a bit more sharpening, though.

Just Strumming
by illini75

Comment by Melethia:
He seems both intent and content. A nice catch.

Just Strumming
by illini75

Comment by hahn23:
This had potential. For me, the sunglasses kill the image. Eyes matter in portrait challenges.

Morning Calm
by illini75

Comment by MadMan2k:
A very dramatic sky. I think the contrast enhancement was maybe a little heavy-handed though, there are some slight halos.
Still, an interesting scene from corner to corner and good colors.

Floating
by illini75

Comment by JMart:
You may stir up the anti-water drop crowd, but I think this is a very appropriate subject for this technique and well executed. As a constructive critique/observation, the focal plane seems too tight for sharpness through many of the drops, so I wonder what something closer to f18 would have produced (or perhaps the focal plane wasn't parallel to the glass). But on the other hand, having drops well out of the focal plane adds a different feel to the illusion of depth for this type of shot. Regardless, it works and I like your interpretation of the challenge.

Shining Forth
by illini75

Comment by Jules1x:
Great entry for the challenge. The color of lighting is pretty and the shadowed pattern and reflection really made the shot.

Shining Forth
by illini75

Comment by MadMan2k:
That thing sure makes cool shadows.

Morning Calm
by illini75

Comment by nygold:
That messy jetty is a bit distracting but all in all it's very nice.