It's an Uphill Climb
by SJCarter

Comment by eschelar:
Cool beans! I like this. What a brilliant way to use a duotone!

It would even be cooler IMHO with a two-tone border to match the highlights and shadows.

I love the look on the face of the mantis in the top left.

I might have given a bit different title: It's an Uphill Climb to the Top, But for What?

It's not necessarily something that would have helped the pic in any way, I just thought it might tie in the top guy.

I like it, so I'm going to exercise my right to give it a 10!

Papaya
by SJCarter

Comment by langdon:
A very compelling pet portrait, the post processing is great. The eye color turned out great and the sharpness combined with the DOF is perfect.

(TIME Cover) "America's Fading Glory"
by SJCarter

Comment by goc:
this one is excellent ... maybe to dark on the right side but the lowered vibrance of colors is fitted very well here, great job ... top 10 for sure

It's an Uphill Climb
by SJCarter

Comment by MacDonald:
I really like all the climbing insects... meets the challenge well...... Making the plant a brighter color might have improved the 'pop' factor

Buzz Off!
by SJCarter

Comment by crayon:
Love this! It's such a simple photo of a bee on a flower, but it is so pleasing to see. The exposure seems perfect too. Maybe, the DOF could be slightly shallower? Just a thought. Good work! 10

Lunamosity
by SJCarter

Comment by tinky2:
Very nice. Love the colors and detail.

Lunamosity
by SJCarter

Comment by Gunnsi:
Great macro shot. No wonder you have it for sale.

Savanna Storm
by SJCarter

Comment by Younger:
This shot has so many elements of coolness. Looks like a winner to me.

(TIME Cover) "America's Fading Glory"
by SJCarter

Comment by MikeO:
I am not a big fan of national flags but I know when I see a good photograph and this is a good photograph, could even be a great photograph. It is what I would expect to find in a magazine like Time. I wish you luck

(TIME Cover) "America's Fading Glory"
by SJCarter

Comment by sjturner:
I like it, don't know why but I just do, probably marking it higher than I should but I just like it