Death & Life (in the algae-covered marsh)
by tate

Comment by cowcollect:
I'm not sure of this photo. The leaf at the top is what draws you in, but is it the basis for your photo? Good try.

birth of venus (in-action redux)
by tate

Comment by Seanachai:
wonderful image!

birth of venus (in-action redux)
by tate

Comment by dahkota:
Toning on this a little harsh on the red side. Think it would have been better with softer colors. The image itself is interesting. Not sure what I am supposed to take from it. I think the toning is in contrast to the purpose of the image unless the birth of venus was a difficult thing. Not up on my myths. Interesting take non-the-less. 6 - good luck in the challenge.

birth of venus (in-action redux)
by tate

Comment by mycelium:
it appears that the lower half of a baby is exploding skyward from a large conch shell.

birth of venus (in-action redux)
by tate

Comment by groggyfroggy:
It feels like the focus is on the shell and not on the birth. I see that the baby moved too. I like the red tint of the photo. I wish you the best of luck.

An icy cold treat for you!
by tate

Comment by coolhar:
a nice shot but the depth of field is awfully shallow

An icy cold treat for you!
by tate

Comment by ajmason66:
very blurred

birth of venus (in-action redux)
by tate

Comment by Cools:
Nice idea...

An icy cold treat for you!
by tate

Comment by Germaine:
I can live with the foot of the glass being out of focus, but I really wish the straw was in focus.

birth of venus (in-action redux)
by tate

Comment by Marc923:
Seems out of focus. Nice idea, though.