Day 12 - "Off to see the Wizard"
by Bud

Comment by citymars:
What a beautiful child (I love the wide-open pupils). The grain & b&W work really well. 1600 ISO? The room must have been dim, with most of the light coming from the TV.

The Wizard of Oz scared me at that age. I used to hide behind my dad's easy chair whenever the witch appeared. I also remember seeing it in color for the first time at a neighbor's, back before everyone had a color TV. Quite an experience.

July 11 - Cruzeiro do Sul (The Southern Cross)
by Bud

Comment by citymars:
I overlooked this before, but it really appeals to me now. What an interesting little boat -- I've never seen one like it. Good colors, well exposed, and of course I like all the water "above" the boat, which accentuates the boat's small size in a big body of water.

The Rhythm of the Universe
by Bud

Comment by LanndonKane:
too grainy

Day 22 - Tree & Stars
by Bud

Comment by citymars:
Whoa, Bud, that's awesome. Beautiful light both above and below. Oddly enough, I had the momentary impression that this was a staged set, and that the clouds were shadows from the tree on a backdrop.

Day 19 - Samuel Thomas Simon
by Bud

Comment by jonfrommk:
Bud

Sorry I missed this one before, first things first...CONGRATULATIONS on the addition to your family

Secondly I love the fact that you have captured the tired beauty and happiness of a woman after childbirth so well

Day 22 - Tree & Stars
by Bud

Comment by jonfrommk:
Great shot, the clarity of the stars is amazing along with the stunning lilac/purple hues of the early morning sky. the fence gives a really strong leading line (I cant decide whether I like the fact that the shot includes some of the ground as well, in one way it is a bit distracting, but in another it really helps contextualise the shot)

The spread of the trees is wonderful to look at

Very very nice

Day 14 - Red & Yellow
by Bud

Comment by Alicia:
I totally missed this in the side. Brilliant colors and lovely lighting. A real eye catcher.

The Rhythm of the Universe
by Bud

Comment by sherpet:
Wonderful silhouette here, and nice soft rhythm as well.....

Day 22 - Tree & Stars
by Bud

Comment by colorcarnival:
The shades in the sky are gorgeous. I love the stars as well - thanks for including your shutter time - I need to try something like this. I never seem to be able to capture stars. And like Roz said - the clouds make it look like the shadow of the trees - very cool!

Day 22 - Tree & Stars
by Bud

Comment by roz:
i love the way the clouds make it look like the trees are making a shadow in the sky .. it gives this a nearly 3D look .. the stars are awesome and so sharp ... the colours are beautiful .. great shot ... hope you got something excellent for the rhythm challenge ??..:)..