The Arctic Fox and the Silent Prey
by vtruan

Comment by leaf:
wel... i'm afraid to say that this creature DOES look stuffed... but you got me for a second... .. a little overexposed on the back.. .. but decent image.

The Arctic Fox and the Silent Prey
by vtruan

Comment by channeled:
Absolutely magnificent! 10+++++

Cozy by the ....
by vtruan

Comment by auntypatty2001:
glad you kept the towel in but perhaps a pillow or blanket would reallly set the pucture off or perhaps an animal skin rug.

Cozy by the ....
by vtruan

Comment by soccerdad:
What a great context to put this challenge in! I have several pictures like this of my own, and appreciate the break from the other more dramatic entries.

Since as is, I'd put this on my desk at work, this is only a suggestion to try: a little fill flash from the camera will lighten the shadows from the sleeping child, allow faster shutter speed (which brings in detail on the flames). On my flash, 1/4 power never seems to wake the child, which is an added bonus.

Thanks for sharing this.

Cozy by the ....
by vtruan

Comment by admart01:
I like your basic idea here but the image lacks a closeness that would add interest for me (closer to the fire/child)

Cozy by the ....
by vtruan

Comment by wagnes:
The blanket (and what ever may be in it) might have been better focused. I keep peering at it, hoping it will sharpen up and I can find out more!

Cozy by the ....
by vtruan

Comment by Mona:
Very nice pic.

Winter
by vtruan

Comment by Rgarcia:
Interesting shot, nice and simple. Nice composition.

Winter
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Comment by JPR:
very nice. hope nobody tells you your snow should be whiter. it shouldn't.

Winter
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Comment by Rtwo:
Yup. You nailed it.