IMG_5486
by ryand

Comment by smardaz:
still working on this thread! had a wedding to do! anyway this shot is so cool because it almost looks like the shire...you did a good job with the blues and greens here

IMG_5440
by ryand

Comment by spiritualspatula:
I like the PP on this- nice choice doing it sepia. I like the vignette, but it's a little heavier than I might perhaps have done it.

IMG_5440
by ryand

Comment by egamble:
are those cacti (plural spelling of cactus ?)
This shot looks good in black and white. Did you vignette in post processing or did it happen while taking the shot?

IMG_5486
by ryand

Comment by egamble:
this photo pisses me off because I want to see whatever animal that is up closer. :)
i do like the blue of the sky...it is beautiful

Green Eyes
by ryand

Comment by roba:
This is stunning. Love the DoF, the natural lighting, and the composition. Perfect catchlights. Unusual for a simple portrait to stand out in a FS filled with awesome images (in my book anyway). You've nailed it. Well done.

Green Eyes
by ryand

Comment by Daybis:
Great photo. Her eyes really stand out. I love how this photo looks completely natural. Beautiful!

Green Eyes
by ryand

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Beautiful model and image. Great focus on the eyes. Rest is a bit more soft than I'd like, but it works well all together.

Green Eyes
by ryand

Comment by K3Master:
She rested her head on the back of the swing chair, and gazed into his face as he watched life's busy passing in the cul-de-sac. The little qwirk of a smile as the neighbor kids chased each other from yard to yard. The contemplative look that passed his eyes as Mr. Wilson brought his lawn-mower out of the garage, perhaps he was reminded that his own yard needed mowing? The subtle roll of his eyes as Old Mrs. Catchall came out on her step to get her paper in that flimsy see-through nightgown of hers, always good for a morning chuckle.

Most of all she studied his quiet contentment as watched the world go by on this lovely day. They were still so young, married only a few months prior, and she was still so full of love and awe for him. Still so happy to just watch him watch the world.

He looked over and saw her gaze, and smiled deeply, the light glinting his eyes. "Love you babe." Almost a whisper, as he leaned in and grazed her forehead in a soft kiss. Then, hefting his coffee mug, he stood and stretched. Then he took her hand and helped her out of the swing-chair, and they began another day at the beginning of a new life together.

Business as Usual
by ryand

Comment by Techo:
Quite delighted to find this shot is yours. I didn't get my votes in for this FS but I browsed a bunch of pics and remember this one as it stood out for me. Really like how all the elements in the shot come together. Shot could use a slight crop off the bottom but that's my only nitpick ;) The heart on the wall is a nice touch. Hope you had an awesome trip.

Innocence
by ryand

Comment by Techo:
A delicate capture, wonderfully composed. How the frame is mostly filled by the subject's face and how you managed to get the perfect point of focus. Very well done indeed. I'm glad to see the majority of folks voted this one well. It's a good score :)