_MG_8570
by docpjv

Comment by ursula:
This time I guessed right from the thumbnail. Grasses. This one is BEAUTIFUL! I know I don't really know this place where you made this picture, and yet, I "know" this place. It looks and smells familiar, in a very good way. The juicy rich greens, the beautiful gentle reflection, the floating lily pads, the black water, and the way the picture goes from very sharp in the foreground plane to blur in back, it all works together for a picture that is much more than a technical exercise ... it gives back the feeling of a place, it works, and is good to look at. Very beautiful!

_MG_8576
by docpjv

Comment by ursula:
Ahhh, a tree :) I like it! Good use of selective desaturation. It looks like a giant with messy hair, and you're looking up at it. This is a kind giant, wrinkly, with little sprouts at its side, it almost looks like it is trying to pass a telephone to you for you to take a call (don't ask why it made me think of that, but it did). I like the second tree pointing at top right. Neat picture.

Look For The Bright Side Of Life
by docpjv

Comment by smardaz:
never before has a partial self portrait told so much, this is one of my all time fav sp's...adding to my faves

Broken souls amoungst us.
by docpjv

Comment by smardaz:
hell of a story, the story makes me like the processing of the shot more than I would have otherwise. the processing really lends itself to the story

dune plant in Mozambique-002
by docpjv

Comment by ursula:
Another picture that has this dual feel to it: both ethereal, delicate, soft, and, at the same time, neon, in your face, bold. This is a strange picture and I'd love to know how you did it. The title is intriguing. I am finding it quite fascinating to look at this.

The Conservative.
by docpjv

Comment by smardaz:
outstanding candid, that macro gives some nice bokeh

Rocks; I chose rocks for crossing my Rubicon. You bet!
by docpjv

Comment by beatabg:
I love the silhouettes of the people. Also the water is presented very well with the reflections. The black around makes it look even more interesting.

_MG_8777
by docpjv

Comment by ursula:
When I first looked at the thumbnail, I thought it was an abstract picture of trees. Imagine the surprise on opening it to see this! I love the texture feel of the photo! The brown tones also are beautiful. I really like how it has this feeling of both a close-up and yet not a close-up, because the subject is so big. I love the hairs that show at top right. Anyway. A surprising shot, quite pleasant to look at.

Oh Nooooo!!
by docpjv

Comment by smardaz:
oh man, hilarious title, and these animals have one of the most bizarre penises i've ever laid eyes on

Please help me, please!
by docpjv

Comment by beatabg:
Amazing b&w. The lighting shows texture on hands and face which looks amazing. Very convincing expression! I love it!