Waiting
by BarbB

Comment:
It's an extremely beautifull photo, but I don't think grain adds that much to this photo. You see some in the background and on the mane, but the rest sort of blends in with the colors of the horse. But still, the photo itselft is extremely beautifull. I just wish there had been done more.

Mack...
by NikonJeb

Comment:
First of all let me say that this is a very good photo! Angle, composition and the "dull" colors are all great! And I find your use of grain intereseting as well. At first, I did notice that there were some grain there, but not really visible (except from the dark areas), but that's some of the beauty I find in this photo. Grain really adds something special to this photo, and maybe it would've been hard to see the "grain "had this been another challenge. But had you removed all the grain, I guess this would be a completely different photo. Great balance is what I'm trying to say at 06:30am!

Abstract HHR
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Personally I don't think grain adds anything special to this picture. Your angle and idea is good, but that's about it. Sorry!

Daisy
by dd1989

Comment:
I think this photo would be overall better had the center of focus been the center of the daisy. Apart from that, your use of grain is quite beautifull!

Tranquility
by IreneM

Comment:
Congratulations on your blue ribbon! It was well deserved!

Ellipsis...
by lej

Comment:
Maybe the dots would've been less distracting had you used a smaller aperture. I think you easily could've used f/11 and ISO 400 with your D80, awesome camera when it comes to noise =) Now I do understand the dots though... I didn't get it when I was voting... SORRY!!

descent
by timfythetoo

Comment:
You know... you're a sick person for actually knowing where to find a place like this. CREEPY!!!! AND TO SEND A BOY DOWN THOSE STAIRS IS MADNESS!!!! 10, and a darned fav from me!!!!!!! Thank you for seriously disturbing my sleep tonight....

Outriggers at Dawn
by BrianR

Comment:
There's somethhing wrong with this photo. The sky is great, but the water looks to artistic.

Nature's umbrella
by Kelli

Comment:
The colortones used is great, but I find the lighting a bit harsh. Nicely done!

Dahlia Metallica
by digifotojo

Comment:
This is one of the strongest entries in this challenge. I would like to see the entire petals though.