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Comment by Arancha:
I hope you don't regret you pulled this one off the challenge, since it is one of the best I have seen so far.

gull-and-reeds.jpg
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Comment by rblanton:
What excellent composition and shape of the bird. I truly enjoy this.

gull-and-reeds.jpg
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Comment by Gringo:
this is a great picture.... And this is the one that didn't make the cut? Woe! 10

Pepper (Revealed)
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Comment by Bear_Music:
Quite a reaction here to the OOF rim of the pepper. For the record it was intentional, done with gaussian blur. I didn't like how this looked when tack-sharp all the way, the rimw as taking too much emphasis from the inside. Thanks all for commenting.

gull-and-reeds.jpg
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Comment by Neil:
This is really great. I hate to tell you that this could have won! Well, good luck, I guess your other image is better still.

Pepper (Revealed)
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Comment by Shannon:
Beautiful! Excellent lighting, nicely done! 10

Pepper (Revealed)
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Comment by graphicfunk:
Very nice color and lovely presentation.

perfect pink 5 buds
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Comment by Mambe:
So nice and delicate !
Were you asking someone to marry you ? lol I would have answer yes !

Cinco de Mayo, 2005 — 5 green, 5 Red, 5 Sprigs
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Comment by Mambe:
Olé ! Congrats my dear friend ! Viva !

Cinco de Mayo, 2005 — 5 green, 5 Red, 5 Sprigs
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Comment by Jinjit:
Wow bear now this is getting waaaay too much! First a ribbon, and then you don't leave the top 10... why don't let the rest of us some space here too???

Just kidding!! Congratulations on your wonderful finish with such a trivial object but photographed in such a beautiful way!
I find it hard to decide which is intrigues me more: your photography or your coocking.

Way to go!