February
by nico_blue

Comment by justine:
The background is just perfectly perfect!!!!!!!! Yeah Aquarius!! We rock on water. :)

After the storm
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Comment by tazza:
Incredible shot, could be a poster. SHOULD be a poster! A winner for sure.

February
by nico_blue

Comment by dragonlady:
I like this a lot..the swirling light seems to add to the composition and create interest in the gold by reflecting the curves..

February
by nico_blue

Comment by aznym:
Pretty nice effect you have achieved here. It has created a beautiful flow.

After the storm
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Comment by elsapo:
Very nice :) love the blue tones and the overall effect ......probably one of the more artsy shots in this challenge so I hope its not getting knocked down...best of luck :)

February
by nico_blue

Comment by srdanz:
Beautiful reflections off the ring and nice lighting. Top 10 IMO.

After the storm
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Comment by jemison:
very dramatic - slightly overdone, imo. nice image though.

February
by nico_blue

Comment by snackwells:
Wow what a fantastic backdrop. I think the lighting could have been softer however as the shadow is a bit too hard and the contrast on the ring is a bit too harsh. But overall I like this entry. 7

February
by nico_blue

Comment by bcoble:
I'm not to sure about the stripes. Perhaps a little more light on the top of the ring?

Weathered
by nico_blue

Comment by shabbychic:
That's a crying shame the place you got. This was my favorite photograph in the contest and I strongly believe it should have won! I completely disagree with a previous comment that the bottom should have been cropped. It would have taken away from the distance between viewer and subject, an aspect that was a favorite of mine. I absolutely love the blue light that radiates from the center, not to mention I'm a sucker for scrappy looking places! ;-) Congrats on your top 20, though.. even if you should have gotten better!