Child Star
by SandyP

Comment by dafletchr:
I bet her Mom loves these photos. Beautifully captured.

Sunrise Sonata
by SandyP

Comment by roz:
man this is the cutest little bird i ever saw ..
those little tucked in legs are such a sight .. makes me just want to say awwwwwwww out loud .. how embarrassing .!!!. lol
sandy .. this is the most excellent shot .. i cant imagine how difficult it would be to photograph one of these little fellows .. i've never actually seen one, but i believe they are very small and very very very quick ..
i particularly love the way the bird is so sharp and the background a blur .. takes great skill to get a shot like this .. WOW .. !!..:)

Sunrise Sonata
by SandyP

Comment by hihosilver:
Ohhhh...I voted this one a 9, Sandy! Well done! Wow...I think even Mick would be envious of this fabulous capture!

Sunrise Sonata
by SandyP

Comment by andrewt:
Super shot Sandy!!! This is a great capture.

Child Star
by SandyP

Comment by roz:
this is stunning .. every time i see one of your excellent photographs, with that wonderful processing style you have i cant help but LOVE IT .. !!
you know that feeling in your heart .. like a warmth and a squeeze all at the same time .. ??
most times when i open one of your images that's wot i feel .. this was no exception .. :)x

Sunrise Sonata
by SandyP

Comment by hotpasta:
I love this one Sandy...pity the field for this challenge was so, so strong...you're awesome

Sunrise Sonata
by SandyP

Comment by colorcarnival:
I gave this an 8. I know I could never catch something like this. Great job and congrats on the high score too!

Water Godess
by SandyP

Comment by Lelez:
Astonishing!! very well done!

Urban Girl
by SandyP

Comment by Ja-9:
really wish I could get a better handle on the dodge/burn layering thing...I like the effect and can usually find where it was applied in the photos but I can't seem to achieve that look...if you have time...can you explain that a bit more to me in a PM...thanks...at to the photo...really like the old yet new (her clothes - she herself is hip) feel that this has..not sure if this applies but I also like the DOF with her in the foreground fading back to the buildings behind her...really nice

Urban Girl
by SandyP

Comment by Jedusi:
Sandy - this is such a strong shot and such a pretty young lady.

And your absolutely right, side challenges are a brilliant place to try out all those ideas in our heads, and do a completely different style of picture.