Along the road
by Ammie

Comment:
It's really beautiful, but there's a halo behind the tree that really stands out. It looks like you tried to bring out the tree and it ended up having a contrast that was much higher than the contrast in the flowers or the grasses on the other side of the road. A hint of more contrast in the flowers and fixing the tree would make a gorgeous piece of art, imo.

Holi
by LevT

Comment:
What an absolutely incredible shot. My first thought, when I saw it, was that it should be in National Geographic!

Russophobia
by Caravela

Comment:
I'm torn, because this is hitting me different ways. The photo is all right, probably a 5 or a 6,

But I don't think my feelings are "is prejudice, fear or hatred against Russia, the Russians, and Russian culture". I don't quite think that being against a stronger group invading and destroying a weaker group is prejudice. Somehow I find it wrong bombing maternity hospitals, theaters, and civilians. So I don't know whether to vote solely on the merits of the photo, or to vote on what the photo is saying.

Since a photo is worth a thousand words, and this is a challenge on solidarity with Ukraine, I guess I'll vote accordingly.

Which brings me to the question -- if it was a solidarity with Russia challenge, and I disagreed with that, would I vote all those entries down? I always took offense at the people who were anti military and would automatically give anything military related a 1 regardless of the challenge. Or those who didn't like extended editing, and gave anything extended a one regardless of it's quality.

Interesting thing to think about.

Message edited by author 2022-03-28 08:04:56.

bare witness
by oldbimmercoupe

Comment:
Meets the challenge nicely.

Morning Fog
by jcar

Comment:
I love the tones in your blues and yellows. The bottom third of the photo doesn't have much interest. I'm a little curious if you played around with a different crop on it? Because the mountains and fog are really quite lovely.

I probably would have rated it higher if you had tied the title to the challenge of solidarity. (just a thought)

The Hunt
by jcar

Comment:
Look at you go!! Three on the front page!! It took me forever to get that! Huge congrats!

What are you putting in for Symmetry? Rollover commeth!

Sunshine On A Cloudy Day
by grahamgator

Comment:
I figured it had to be you! Your stuff is so incredibly gorgeous!

Ready For Bed
by ErinKirsten

Comment:
This is truly spectacular. All that white is NOT easy to do! When I saw it, I had a feeling it would get a ribbon that would match it's eyes. :)

Open For Cats - Dogs Not Allowed
by ErinKirsten

Comment:
This was an 8 from me. what a hoot!!

Curious Fellow
by MaryO

Comment:
Gorgeous red bellied! Nicely seen ΓΆ€” and I love th3 far right placement!