Winter Wetlands
by MaryO

Comment by saltwatershots:
at first i thought the foreground was a bit to busy,but after reading your comments & studying the pic some more i have changed my mind.i also thought left foreground was a bit dark,but that actually helps to draw my eyes to the lighter reeds on the right then along the stream to the geese and beyond.i like the how the water changes colour from light gold to blue off in the distance.the bend in the stream (f/g)and the patch of water at the base of the trees (b/g) and also the tree line give this shot good dof,almost 3d.you said the blue sky was boring,but i think it helps to concentrate your view on the main theme of the image.any clouds etc in the sky probably would have made this scene to busy.

Repetition
by MaryO

Comment by amathiasphoto:
beautiful lighting. Dark object on lefhand side, almost halfway up the picture steals a lot of attention though

Tufted Titmouse
by MaryO

Comment by Natasha:
I like the composition of the branches, IMO this would be stronger if the bird didn't have the food in its' mouth

Tufted Titmouse
by MaryO

Comment by stargazer05766:
The position is great esp b/c his head is turned toward u and capture of his eye is terrific.. Lighting is good on his underside and head..
I really like this image..

Snow Falling on Cedar
by MaryO

Comment by bmartuch:
Nice DOF and color. Good detail on the snow.

Day 31 - Melting Away
by MaryO

Comment by roz:
LOL LOL .. i had a real quick look at the thumb and i thought it was a rooster .. !!!!!!!! .. which would'v been totally in character !!!
might see you in a month or two in another side challenge .. its been great seeing where you live mary .. :)

Day 31 - Melting Away
by MaryO

Comment by bs-photos:
For whatever reason this has a zen feel to it for me. I really this, very pretty.

Day 31 - Melting Away
by MaryO

Comment by patio127:
It is very fitting to end this ! I have really enjoyed your images, Mary :)

Repetition
by MaryO

Comment by bubeltrubel:
this is fantastic. the best in this challenge, IMO Good luck!

Day 31 - Melting Away
by MaryO

Comment by slaakso:
Great details in every component here. Beautiful how the watter is built up on the leaf from the melting snow.