Winter Ebb
by Bear_Music

Comment by streetpigeon:
It's real, but I'm enjoying this image as a mystifying abstract. It feels anatomical, inside the body, yet it's so much more. It's a package deal - the lines, including diagonals; a multitude of shapes, comfortably living together; the textures, the grain, the composition, the clarity. Dynamic. Wonderful in black and white. A gem.
Personal favorite of the challenge.

Winter Ebb
by Bear_Music

Comment by glad2badad:
Ha. At first glance I thought that was a zipper!

Underrated Beauty: Contrail Skies
by Bear_Music

Comment by oldbimmercoupe:
Excellent concept and execution. Sky graffiti shows our carbon footprint quite dramatically but beauty does not come to mind. Over saturated ground area detracts. GL. 6.

The Winter Pond
by Bear_Music

Comment by roz:
dark and atmospheric .. i particularly love the splash of orange from the setting or rising sun .. excellent crop btw .. and also perfect for the challenge . :)

Found Life Flat
by Bear_Music

Comment by mariuca:
Best in show

The Winter Pond
by Bear_Music

Comment by Lydia:
Oh! This is lovely! I love the little pops of color.

Found Life Flat
by Bear_Music

Comment by jomari:
This was my equal top pick, along with Anita's. 9 from me. It would also have worked for Photography on the edge.

The Winter Pond
by Bear_Music

Comment by Rankles:
Quite abstract in its execution focusing on reflections, light and colours rather than physical subjects but I love it for this. And who doesn't love a frozen lake? Good challenge fit and nice shot. This seems like a strong challenge though so it's all to play for.

Found Life Flat
by Bear_Music

Comment by nam:
Top 4 and a 9 for me. I like this a lot.

Underrated Beauty: Contrail Skies
by Bear_Music

Comment by Rankles:
This is one of the better photos that meets the subject clearly. I like the choice of crop and composition, and the processing too. I'm going to add 1 to the score to make it my favourite of the contest.