Tranquil
by spiritualspatula

Comment by quiche:
A very pretty bird, well captured. Love the color palette.

Tranquil
by spiritualspatula

Comment by Lydia:
FABULOUS focus on that eye... right where it should be.



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Create/Destroy
by spiritualspatula

Comment by OverflowStudios:
When coming back to comment on this image, I've decided to change my score from an 8 to a 9. You really set the scene here. The viewer gets a great feel of the scope of the location which is a breath of fresh air in this challenge. The tones are subtle and the foreground blur is minimal. But this image is equal parts smart and striking. It is in a class all it's own. A clear ribbon winner imo. Very well done.

Create/Destroy
by spiritualspatula

Comment by MaryO:
Oh, dear :-( Wildfires are SO destructive, at least in the short term. Interesting contrast with the growing fields, though it occurs to me that the contrast would be even more dramatic if the fields were greener. Never mind if they weren't in reality ;-)

Elemental
by spiritualspatula

Comment by sfalice:
Okaaay, nice to see you get recognition for this magnificent sunset capture.

Elemental
by spiritualspatula

Comment by Lydia:
Beautiful! Congrats on your HM!

Elemental
by spiritualspatula

Comment by colorcarnival:
Fantastic Derek! Is all the beautful coloring due to the wildfires? Congrats on 6th place!

Elemental
by spiritualspatula

Comment by CaptUnderpants:
awesome Derek!

Elemental
by spiritualspatula

Comment by FourPointX:
breath-taking! a new profile pic! way to go dude

Elemental
by spiritualspatula

Comment by tate:
fantastic!