Joy
by wildiris

Comment by streetpigeon:
Stunning image of these children, joyful in the surf of a vividly orange sunset, a moment caught in amber. What's more precious than this? The light is sublime. Dynamic. The patrolling bird is an additional grace note. I find myself focusing on that section of the image, to the virtual exclusion of the rest of it. Not that there's anything wrong with it, it's just so static vis a vis the left half.
Children's enchantment trumps the rectilinear adult world.

Joy
by wildiris

Comment by willem:
Often I find sunsets overrated, but this one is special. Great atmosphere.

Joy
by wildiris

Comment by Neat:
WOW! Absolutely LOVE THIS! It's mesmerising, from start to finish. Definitely a JOY to look at, and the mysterious building to the right, almost looks like a castle. Instant fave and my top pick!

Joy
by wildiris

Comment by Lydia:
I gave this a 7 (earlier).

Such vibrant colors and that bird completes the fun.

Joy
by wildiris

Comment by Barroness:
Beautiful

Matunuck Dawn
by wildiris

Comment by spencelg:
My favorite in this challenge.

Matunuck Dawn
by wildiris

Comment by willem:
I like the simplicity of the scene. Maybe even better without the ship? Saturation seems to be a bit overdone.

Turk's-Cap Lily and Hummingbird
by wildiris

Comment by Donna-Dee:
Great capture!

Turk's-Cap Lily and Hummingbird
by wildiris

Comment by Lydia:
Gorgeous! So gorgeous!

Turk's-Cap Lily and Hummingbird
by wildiris

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
Really nice. Thinking I'd like a tighter crop but hard to say.