Minimal Edit PAD 3 "Alligator and Turtles"
by noraneko

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
Cool shot! This is a scene worth waiting for. They do this sort of thing when the water is cool and the sun is shining and warming a place for them to sunbathe. I have seen turtles do this in groups, and gators, but not exactly like this, all in a group.

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by bmartuch:
Very very cool shot. This is gorgeous. The colors are fantastic. The composition is fabulous, and this belongs in an art galary. Now for the bad part. I would like to see just a little more grain. I don't really see any. Of course my eyes aren't what they used to be. 7

Minimal Edit PAD 5 "Pelican in Air"
by noraneko

Comment by emily212:
nice I like the over exposed background very nice.y done.

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by johnmcboston:
great photo. Don't see the grain for the challenge though...

Make A Wish
by noraneko

Comment by Darkend_Sword:
Not enough focus, great idea, but really would love to see the bubble in focus. Also i love your colors. goodluck

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by bassbone:
great pp on this image - love the pelican (do I know who has been taking photos of pelicans lately?) love the perspective with the bird high in the image and the really great clarity on the dock with the soft grain in the crazy colored sky

Nearly
by noraneko

Comment by MaryO:
Kind of like the extreme DOF. Feels like waiting.

Minimal Edit PAD 7 "Shrimpers"
by noraneko

Comment by Melethia:
The sky is a bit blah in this one, isn't it? But skies don't always cooperate with us (I'm getting used to a lot of gray here). I think your editing will have to be based on what you wish to focus on with this shot - what do you want to show? As shot, I'm not sure whether the focus is the gentlemen or the larger boat with it's reflection.

Minimal Edit PAD 6 "Pelican Prow"
by noraneko

Comment by Melethia:
Very nice composition - I like the inclusion of the reflection.

By the Sea, Circa 1903
by noraneko

Comment by pineapple:
Looks like the 'grain' is achieved without adding via the PS filter, which is a plus in my mind. That's an interesting ragged deckle-edge border too. Nice work. 8.