The Gift of Life!
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Comment by moodville:
Not sure what the white wisps are or what they represent. The signed heart is a good idea and subject, although it's a little dark. Like so many images in this challenge, it likely holds more emotional value with the photographer, but it's a good shot.

Morning Coffee
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Comment by Sabie19:
I like this photo. It is very pretty.

Morning Coffee
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Comment by kiwiness:
Way to go Steve, ya got yourself a green ribbon :)

Morning Coffee
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Comment by amazoneea:
I am sure this one is running for the blue. Wonderful realized. Good lights, good cropping and clear picture. The steam looks great. I can smell it. 10 and I wish ribbon!

Sunset at Siphon's Draw
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Comment by cbeller:
Absolutely beautiful shot. 9

Morning Coffee
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Comment by buzzrock:
ONe of my Favorites in the Challenge-- It reallly conveys Smell!! I dig this shot-- 10

Morning Coffee
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Comment by Zal:
Great capture of the steam!

Sunset at Siphon's Draw
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Comment by dsidwell:
Lovely sunset. The saguaros look so nice in blur!

Sunset at Siphon's Draw
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Comment by vtruan:
Kind of harsh for soft focus to me.

Sunset at Siphon's Draw
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Comment by tyrkinn:
There is a bit of what looks like over sharpening (before blurring...), best seen on the cactus to the left (white lines on the outlines). Looks like youi have oversharpened the image and then blurred it. Colors are great and the subjects are great as well. I think you should have skipped the sharpening, everything else is great.