Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by moodville:
The color and details are very sharp, as are the leaf and shadows. The grass seems a little dark in the foreground but I think that helps with the contrast of the nicely rich green. It's a nice capture and likely one we walk past every day (at least during fall), and it's nice to be able to see a close-up, low-down shot to see just how pretty it can be.

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by LucidLotus:
Very pretty image! I like the choice of shadow, its a little more subtle than many. The dewdrops really add a sparkle to the image and keep it fresh. Good lighting, focus is nice. Very well done. 8

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by cmangis:
Great capture! If the duck hadn't been there, the shot might have been more pure, but I kinda like the humor of the businesslike, drab little duck next to the swan.

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by coolhar:
great shot of real, natural shadows, focus is in the right place and crisp, no ambiguity about DOF; one of my favs in this challenge

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by willem:
I would have been so frustrated with that duck swimming past at the crucial moment .... The picture is so much stronger with just the swan. For me it is not the reflection but the swan itself that makes the picture.

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by Quadrajet:
Excellent subject, definitely graceful! I am impressed with the negative space at the top, the placement of the swan and it's reflection. My only wish is that the duck wasn't in the image. Overall a very nice image. Have you tried converting this to B&W yet?

Quadrajet

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by Simplicity:
what wonderful capture of the dew! And the shadows are nice, also. Good job on this one.

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by FullyFocused:
This is very cool, love the shadows in this photo

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by Zal:
I like the misty grayness in the photo, but the way the swan has his wings spread reminds me more of rustling, chasing away an intruder, etc... The position doesn't really say "grace" to me.

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by Neuferland:
This is awesome, the way the dew shows up is amasing. Such colors and clarity. Started with an 8 but going to a 9 for now.