Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by violinist123:
Nice range of tones throught the image. Also like the interaction between the sharp/well defined fibers and the softer, more muted fiber in the background. Got a bit of jagged edges showing up on my screen though as if it were just a hair too sharp. USM with fine lines is always a tough one though. Overall, really nice shot.

Waiting for the Wind
by Elaine

Comment by pineapple:
I've seen a few dandelion shots in this challenge, but yours is, IMO, by far the best. 8.

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by JerseyGenie:
One of my favorite "flowers", so to speak, is dandelions. And I think your shot is my favorite of all time.
I love the story and the title.
And being the mother of two grown men now, it'll work out A-OK. Enjoy.

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice and sharp, I love the white background.

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by sevilduvarci:
i like this idea of using the negative, looks very interesting and nice dof.

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by noraneko:
Is this in negative? Very cool idea. Really works here. Great tonal range!

A Journey Begins
by Elaine

Comment by ursula:
Good start to the journey :)

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by Alicia:
This is luminous and beautiful. Wonderful capture of the light. Very artsy.

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by robinssong:
Wow! This is purty! Great job! DOF, focus and lighting is perfect!

Ready to Fly
by Elaine

Comment by Charlene:
I'm always fascinated with these little moments that are captured, or is it staged? I can't even tell. Very nice and simple. I like the use of negative space.