Clearing Fog, Early June, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
by Bear_Music

Comment by bohemka:
This is a memorable one. Wonderful composition and tones and processing and the list goes on. Excellent stuff.

"An apple serves as well as any skull / to be the book in which to read a round..."
by Bear_Music

Comment by markwiley:
I loved this one, and I meant to come back and comment on it during voting. This was in my top three. The textures and color of the apple are gorgeous. Is there a handle on that blade? If so I might have liked to be able to make it out a bit more. Perhaps my monitor is out of adjustment.

Evening Light, Evening Calm
by Bear_Music

Comment by Marc923:
The colors on this one are great. Can't tell if it's a tripod or not, but I do like it.

Evening Light, Evening Calm
by Bear_Music

Comment by giantmike:
I really like the separation of the background and foreground. Some may prefer a smoother out of focus area, but I think it provides extra character to the photo.

Obvious tripod use: Low. I spent a good chunk of time looking at this photo and trying to determine how a tripod was essential to the shot, but I couldn't see that at all.

"An apple serves as well as any skull / to be the book in which to read a round..."
by Bear_Music

Comment by jmritz:
I'll admit it, I gave you a 10.

Clearing Fog, Early June, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
by Bear_Music

Comment by Tolt:
Oh my, this is beautiful. :) Your top 5 score was well-deserved!

Evening Light, Evening Calm
by Bear_Music

Comment by bassbone:
lovely image - but i am not sure it is obvious that you need a tripod to take a shallow DOF image

Clearing Fog, Early June, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
by Bear_Music

Comment by sjhuls:
Wonderful shot, love the mood the processing gives. I know this is late but congrats on your HM.

Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View
by Bear_Music

Comment by Marc923:
Wow, this one is great. I really like the B&W.

Clearing Fog, Early June, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
by Bear_Music

Comment by Ja-9:
Nice finish!!! Excellent capture for sure!!!