Genesis
by Skip

Comment by wewillexplore:
The processing on this shot ROCKS. I was commenting on people's entries with the least comments, but I really wanted to make an exception for your shot here.

The yellow BOOMS and just flies out of the picture at me. I love the glow effect it has. Leaving a little bit green on the inside really adds to the look this has - like the yellow is adding glow to the blue to create the greens. VERY cool. Compositionally, I'm glad there is nothing to distract my eye in the background.

I have a hard time believing this didn't do better, but I think:
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That shot was the first one I remember with blue flower backgrounds. I think subconsciously people may have associated the two and thought it was a re-do of a challenge winning technique. (redo's NEVER do well around here.)

Thanks also for the thoughtful comment - I appreciate your time.

M

Turn at the Dead Tree
by Skip

Comment by wkmen:
Turn right or left?
The colors, composition, and lighting are pleasing. The focus seems to be a little off, and then oversharpened, but that might be from resizing & saving to web.

camino a la luz
by Skip

Comment by Bud:
Interesting shot, the angle helps make it more compelling

camino a la luz
by Skip

Comment by samtrundle:
THis is an effective shot... an different take on the challenge... its not a daisy, daffodil, lemon, sunflower or even a sunset... and for that as well as the effective shadows and great texture you get a 9 from me.

The Ugly Duckling?
by Skip

Comment by KDO:
This just plain makes me feel good. It made me smile, and I still have a stupid smile on my face. Thanks for sharing the fun stuff, too.

camino a la luz
by Skip

Comment by Kylie:
The glow at the upper-left really adds just the right magic here.

camino a la luz
by Skip

Comment by outland:
Great shot. Hope you had some body to watch your back while you got it. :)

camino a la luz
by Skip

Comment by snackwells:
Meets the spirit of the challenge nicely. well done 7

Turn at the Dead Tree
by Skip

Comment by rkligman:
Not very much of anything. The shadows are harsh.

The Ugly Duckling?
by Skip

Comment by Kylie:
TooooooopCuuutttteeee !!!!!!!!!