Elysium
by SandyP

Comment by HarveyG:
I like this shot a lot. The oft ignored Impala. It's seldom photographed in Africa as it is so common here. It's clean and crisp and nicely composed. The "look" is wonderful and the exposure perfect.
However as a wildlife photographer and purist, all of this is sadly spoiled by what appears to be the hand of man in a wildlife shot; symmetrical light grey concrete rubble in front of what appears to be a partial visible tyre and a fence pole behind the animals rump in the background :( I'm sorry if you feel this is harsh however true WILD-life photography has none of these things (man made objects) in it. This is the difference between wildlife and nature categories, although it is extremely hard to police in photo competitions except by self regulation and honesty as with cropping or better composition these things can be avoided in reserves to make it appear as if it was taken in the animals natural and true but ever shrinking wild habitat.

DPC does not have a wildlife category so this challenge is rather amusing from that aspect.

Elysium
by SandyP

Comment by giantmike:
Wow, first image to vote on is beautiful!

BAD Car...It Hurt Me !
by SandyP

Comment by neenee1999:
Beautiful portrait!

All About Your Heart
by SandyP

Comment by Lydia:
What a great story to go with this emotive image, Sandy!

First Portrait
by SandyP

Comment by littlemav:
Gasp... This is beyond beautiful! So soft it makes me feel like reaching in and giving her a hug!!

Elysium
by SandyP

Comment by MeMex2:
wow! what a fabulous shot!

Elysium
by SandyP

Comment by Lydia:
This is looking like a ribbonner... as I flip around...


My favorite of the challenge: 10

Elysium
by SandyP

Comment by littlemav:
Totally BEAUTIFUL so soft and serene a Ribbon winner for sure

Elysium
by SandyP

Comment by LinMalAng:
My favorite so far!

Elysium
by SandyP

Comment by P-A-U-L:
What a superb capture. You are so lucky to get that close to this beautiful creature. I only ever see similar animals from a distance and my limited lens collection is not up for any of that action. My pick for the blue!!