intensity of peace
by bspurgeon

Comment by vawendy:
Ok, since I'm not voting in this challenge, and it's driving me up the wall, I'm awarding bluebirds to my 10 favorite shots. I'll post them in the posthumous awards thread after the challenge is over, but I just couldn't wait until then!

Intensity is a perfect title for this one. It's very intense, yet peaceful at the same time. Love the background. Love the negative space. Very nice!! Here's a bluebird:

evolving tones
by bspurgeon

Comment by spiritualspatula:
I really appreciate the various textures and tones in your photo. Much more interesting, visually, than many others. You filled the frame, emphasizing the subject with zero negative space, saying "there are 13 objects that fill this frame."

evolving tones
by bspurgeon

Comment by bohemka:
What's amazing is that I actually do count 13. Nice texture and tones. Great image. I hope the border patrol doesn't haul you in.

Ode to Reincarnated Ideas
by bspurgeon

Comment by bohemka:
Would have liked to have seen a ribbon on this one. My favorite by a wide margin.

Ode to Reincarnated Ideas
by bspurgeon

Comment by jagar:
This was my favorite, congrats on top ten, your B&W's just keep inspiring me

evolving tones
by bspurgeon

Comment by tanguera:
You are seriously a master of the tonal range, Ben. Glorious entry. (not voting)

Ode to Reincarnated Ideas
by bspurgeon

Comment by curtpetguy:
Congrats Ben , should have been in the ribbon hunt.

Ode to Reincarnated Ideas
by bspurgeon

Comment by tanguera:
You have truly found your groove.

Ode to Reincarnated Ideas
by bspurgeon

Comment by sekarmalathy:
very artistic... deserves a better position than this in my opinion... Congrats on the 6th, though...

Ode to Reincarnated Ideas
by bspurgeon

Comment by Lydia:
You are on SUCH a roll !!! Congrats, Ben! Well done!