real
by tate

Comment by jim29028:
nice real moment you've captured, makes me smile even though I can't see their faces.

blue angel
by tate

Comment by RKT:
I am a total texture loving sort of person, but I keep wondering what this would look like without the woven sort texture going on here. For me it doesn't add anything to the image. Maybe a different texture confined more to the edges could work? I do love her peaceful demeanor juxtaposed with the vibrance and energy of the wings.

Belostomatidae
by tate

Comment by Lydia:
7 from me. Nicely processed.

Belostomatidae
by tate

Comment by CNovack:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

Great action, details and leading lines in this composition of a swimmer racing in the lanes. The splashing water gives a view of a freezed frame action moment and the swimmers arm and white line lead the eye to the top left corner where it is understood the goal is to finish the race in the best possible time. The grain, I feel, adds to the shot for their is a gritty rawness to this moment - you are brought right to the action as it happens in the here, in the now.

Belostomatidae
by tate

Comment by Abra:
I like how the focus in on the water droplets. It makes it more artistic and not just a sport shot.

playing with light
by tate

Comment by PennyStreet:
To use Orton on this was brilliant. Love the image.

playing with light
by tate

Comment by jomari:
Congratulations! My top pick, sorry I didn't comment earlier. I meant to. This conjures up memories of my father playing 'Der Sturm' on the piano. He really got into it!

playing with light
by tate

Comment by mrchhas:
Genius.love it !

playing with light
by tate

Comment by Lydia:
Well done, Tate!

Congratulations on your win!

playing with light
by tate

Comment by blindjustice:
Very Nice. Congrats!