Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by CapeSail:
Great macro, very nice use of negative space to the left. Great details.

South Creek Trail Bridge
by Elaine

Comment by SandyP:
I love this chaimelle! I am crazy about photos of people from behind. It makes you feel like you are part of a moment but not intruding. I love the leading lines in this and think the black and white processing is perfect!

A Journey Begins
by Elaine

Comment by littlegett:
This is cute, but I think there is a distraction with the shallow dof. I personally would have liked to see the whole bit in focus, and the background blurred.

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by Retroesque:
BEAUTIFUL - I want to say more, but don't want to spoil the BEAUTY of it!

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by CNovack:
This is a fabulously highly detailed macro capture of this dandelion! Wonderful tones and textures in this one. I love how you can see each and every whispy 'branch' of this delicate plant. The title is perfect too for we see in the composition the one strand that appears to be poised ready to take flight away from the main core. Very lovely work.

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by Rebecca:
Nice inversion!

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by SandyP:
Oh Chaimelle. Knowing the symbolism of the beautiful photo makes it so emotive to me. My heart is so with you. What a roller coaster of emotions it is, huh? Pride in their accomplishments. Fear of the unknown. Grief over them not being home all the time. Sigh. I can still get teary-eyed thinking about when my oldest son went off to college!

But trust me: It WILL be okay!!! :)

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by griz210:
very nice Elaine. looks like you are enjoying that maco lens

A Journey Begins
by Elaine

Comment by colorcarnival:
A nice and simple picture. The contrast looks good!

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by sherpet:
Awesome is all tht I can say.....
I love the textures, the detail, and also the contrast, from the dandelion and the white background.....