Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by adrian45:
What a shame, but better luck next time!

I wonder if the drop is real - surely it can't be so perfect unless it is a glass ball, but even if it is, the idea is very nice - even the view through it is splendid.

I look forward to many more successes, and the time is right for you to have them - I have the same camera, but not such a knack for a brilliant image

Best of things for your future!

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by SandyP:
DARN!!! Your first challenge winning a blue ribbon and then having it taken away! I'm so sorry! But I agree with Juli. You will undoubtedly have many more ribbons in your collection. So sorry about this one. I had a ribbon photo dq's once too, so I know of the disappointment you are feeling :(

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by levyj413:
Oops. I have a date-based DQ myself because the camera's date was wrong. So I happily checked the box on the entry page knowing I took it during the correct dates.

It's a great shot, so enjoy the compliments, learn from the DQ, and keep entering! :)

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by JuliBoc:
Oh no! What a heartbreak, to have a blue ribbon taken away for a date violation. On the bright side -- if you can take beautiful photos like this, there will be many more ribbons on your profile page before long.

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by sfmorris:
Congrats on your wonderful entry so sorry about the date mix-up. But is still Blue Ribbon worthy. :-)

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by rugman1969:
I would love to know how you accomplished this DOF with an 18-55 3.5-5.6 lens, so I can learn how to do that. Sorry about the DQ. Great shot.

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by pix-al:
Never mind, I'm sure you will ribbon again!

So - Would you mind sharing your un-edited shot with us? Is that droplet on the petal of a gerbera or something?

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by karenk:
So sorry to see this DQ but it is still a winner. :)

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by kandykarml:
regardless of the DQ, I think we all look forward to seeing more of your images.. It's simply a stunning image !!!

Smooth droplet
by katOsu

Comment by odessit40:
Still a great shot....don't take it to heart :)