...the rocket's red glare...
by DrAchoo

Comment by Melethia:
Congrats, Jason - this did well! Even scored above your astronomical average!

My Muse, My Wife
by DrAchoo

Comment by shalrath:
This kind of reminds me of a graveyard, and the black dress a funeral... She's lovely, and I'm sure your happy. I might have chosen a nicer location for my wife, and muse.

My Muse, My Wife
by DrAchoo

Comment by albc28:
I really like the use of color here.

Not even Solomon in his splendor...
by DrAchoo

Comment by patio127:
Definately a fave for me-Nature in all her splendor .... the bokeh is so lovely :)

Not even Solomon in his splendor...
by DrAchoo

Comment by SaraR:
An interesting soft focus image, which gives an over-worldly, perhaps under-water, feel. The water drops are clearly dew drops, and the flower looks as though it is slowly unfurling its petals as the sun comes up.
edit - I initially gave this a 7, and over the last few days it has crept up and up, and you have ended with a 10 from me - a photo that i liked from the start and that grew with repeated viewings.

...the rocket's red glare...
by DrAchoo

Comment by vlado:
I have to say I pick this as being your entry (is that your daughter on the right). I'm surprised that this didn't ribbon. As I mentioned, this was my favourite photo in the challenge...

Not even Solomon in his splendor...
by DrAchoo

Comment by GregoryB:
Lovely droplets on the flower tips. Excellent bokeh

...the rocket's red glare...
by DrAchoo

Comment by bspurgeon:
Excellent Jason. The varied expressions are priceless. The direction of their individual attention gives the impression of sky full of fireworks (title helps, naturally). Light is harsh, but for me it adds to the scene. Good work.

...the rocket's red glare...
by DrAchoo

Comment by posthumous:
I gave this a 7. The Norman Rockwell lighting didn't do much for me, but I thought the kids' reactions were great. A great capture.

...the rocket's red glare...
by DrAchoo

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Solid 9 from me, Doc - congrats on 11th.