Mela
by yanko

Comment by noraneko:
Librodo? Stunning lighting and DOF. Looks like the cover of a magazine. Skin is smooth and warm without looking over-processed. 10.

Mela
by yanko

Comment by JeffDay:
beautiful exposure, very crisp, background is very nice

Mela
by yanko

Comment by charmayne:
Amazing work!

Mela
by yanko

Comment by Ivory:
Wonderful, amazing colours and beautiful pose, I love it! 10

Water is Life
by yanko

Comment by JJWoolls:
Elementally the best of the bunch. Captures the idea of the competition well and is a great photo. I love the simplicity.

Mela
by yanko

Comment by Pug-H:
Yes, just the sort of photo that would go well in a Lonely Planet or similar kind of travel book. Very nice.
(vote 40)

Water is Life
by yanko

Comment by boyd2000:
Beautiful picture. I'm assuming the drop is much closer to the camera than the goldfish, so excellent DOF. I love the colors.

Mela
by yanko

Comment by kawhona:
well lit and wonderful detail

Water is Life
by yanko

Comment by EstimatedEyes:
I bet this will do really well in the competition -- its just the kind of image that DPCers love. For me, this type of shot is great on the first look, but doesn't have a lot of staying power ... the more you look, the less there is to see. That's why its a 6 from me.

On the technicals: the exposure on the drop is very nice, but the fish is a bit soft. My guess is the fish might be a picture on a computer monitor behind the drop?

Mela
by yanko

Comment by Temperpolk:
Beautiful. The reflection almost watery in the eyes makes this picture shine