The Unbearable Lightness of Being Carefree
by MaryO

Comment by kiwinick:
Joyful,lovely, takes me back to the times when my kids were young and not cynical 8

Barely Hanging On
by MaryO

Comment by Teafran:
I believe I can see what the author was looking for here, but it doesn't really have the impact it needs. The background sort of disturbs the intent by drawing the eye first rather than the subject.

Mixed Emotions
by MaryO

Comment by Teafran:
That is a great image - actually I see this as joy and happy tears - very nice candid...well done.

Mixed Emotions
by MaryO

Comment by Chris_Ang:
Great moment captured! 8

End of Summer in the Field
by MaryO

Comment by streetpigeon:
I admire this tender portrait of a plant on the far side of blossoming, no longer flush with the pride of youth. It really pays to notice the entire span of life, and not flinch at decline, which has its own strength and beauty. The background bokeh is lovely. The design of the plant is elegant and the composition is simple and appropriate. The spider web strand is a bonus.

Grace
by MaryO

Comment by tnun:
she looks like someone I'd like to know.

Dining Side-by-side (with aphid interlopers)
by MaryO

Comment by crik:
TheyĆ¢€™ll strip the plant quickly. Congrats on the HM. Nice catch

Dining Side-by-side (with aphid interlopers)
by MaryO

Comment by Neat:
Very beautiful creatures, top three for me.

Flowers Bow Down to the Rain
by MaryO

Comment by tnun:
nice take.

In the Crowd
by MaryO

Comment by Zoomdak:
Amazing panorama! Congrats on 5th place!