Rising
by bongo

Comment by L1:
Believe me when I say this, as I have the UTMOST respect for kiwiness and his photography, but I am really shocked this did not get the blue instead... the shape, form, and depth of this one is just astounding. What a crime that you didn't get your 2nd ribbon... but that's just me bellyaching about it. It's a beautiful image! :o)

Rising
by bongo

Comment by terje:
Congrats on 4th place! I hope you submitted for stop motion, and I hope you will win a ribbon and enter Masters! Good luck!

Rising
by bongo

Comment by kiwiness:
It a lot of fun to do isn't it :) I was wondering if anyone else would be doing the same kind of shot, actually I was surprised there was only one other person... Congrats on the greeny :)

Rising
by bongo

Comment by tyt2000:
Congrats on 4th place, a well done tribute...

Rising
by bongo

Comment by bongo:
Who had the audacity to copy Kiwinesses idea?

I did.
This is a tribute shot to an excellent photographer whom I admire and aspire to achieve his level of expertise.
I loved "Fingering Ghost" and had always wanted to try a similar shot. Along came the Smoke Challenge which proved to be an excellent opportunity. Tried different things...lighting etc...and loved this one.
What a wonderful learning experience and I am so pleased with the result.

Thank you Gary, (Kiwiness) you should take pride in knowing you inspire others. Your inspiration took me to a new level....I broke the 7.00 score barrier!

Rising
by bongo

Comment by Zoomdak:
Looks a bit like Kiwiness's shot, well done on the green ribbon.

Rising
by bongo

Comment by graphicfunk:
Congratulations on your 4th placing with this silky and twirling study. I am deeply impressed.

Rising
by bongo

Comment by Cafe O Penguins:
Wow this alsmost looks like glass, wish I could see the source though. Possily cropping it a bit closer to make the plume more dramatic.

Rising
by bongo

Comment by Magdy:
Wow

Bird Watcher
by bongo

Comment by t_korecki:
Interesting photo! i love the patterns of the fence in the reflection and the colour as well.... you may want to look at removing the rather light spots on the rim of it as they are rather bright and draw attention away but thats more of a person view
gr8 work overall though