Gilded
by skewsme

Comment by Melethia:
Yowsa. Wow. Holy cow. And then some! What in incredible image. I'm pretty sure since you have ties with the founder, this won't get you kicked off of Team Suck, but... Very, very nice work, from the shooting to the post. And incredibly cooperative birds, too.

tangle over topaz
by skewsme

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Every element needed to make an impact is gathered here in this photo...beautiful.

Gilded
by skewsme

Comment by pineapple:
Congratulations. It is a nicely understated image, elegantly composed. Memorable and a nice addition to any portfolio. Happy Holidays.

tangle over topaz
by skewsme

Comment by pineapple:
The composition is very pleasant; beautiful rural location. I am curious to know how much of what I am seeing is due to your processing technique. If it was mostly due to processing, would I value it less? I'm not sure. The truth in nature can often be stranger than the fiction of Photoshop processing. Whatever, the composition and eye for the shot count a lot - and you got it right in that respect.

tangle over topaz
by skewsme

Comment by SandyP:
Did I read somewhere that you were on Team Suck?? Ummmmm. . . no. . .you don't belong there! This photo is captivating! I love how you have processed the sky all soft and dreamy with the ground crisp and textured! aMAZING photo!

Gilded
by skewsme

Comment by SandyP:
Oh I was sooooo hoping this one would be a ribbon winner. As much in total awe as I was of so many photos in this challenge -- this one was still my favorite of them all! There's something about the perfect synchronization of those wings and their extended necks -- and of course the moon. This photo is one of my favorites of all my favorites! Mega congratulations on a flawless, stunning photo!

Gilded
by skewsme

Comment by bryantbus:
Congrads on the 12th place - I gave you a 10 I was looking for it in the top 5...

tangle over topaz
by skewsme

Comment by Jutilda:
I really like the composition of this one. Something about hay bales!!

tangle over topaz
by skewsme

Comment by Bernard_Marx:
Yes - I agree with Mr. O'Toole... the painterly feeling works here. I would love to see a crop of only tree and sky... I think it would make a lovely Asian style print.

Gilded
by skewsme

Comment by Kelli:
Congrats on the PB! Beautiful shot. I gave this a 9 in voting.