my mommy is MY hero
by Anni

Comment:
I like the way you`ve framed this and I also like the selective desat and soft focus..but I think you are very brave for using the two techniques together as they are very unpopular at the moment with some voters.
Not me though.....8

Scale
by e301

Comment:
A large dose of my "NI trick" would have had this in the top ten
Shame on you for being so dull and boring :)

Seriously !!!...A very refreshing shot that deserved a high placing.

Suburban Impressionism
by smokeditor

Comment:
This fits my idea of the challenge..my only minor niggle is that the image is "cut off" at the bottom..however, if this is a true reflection and not PS..then I know from experience the difficulties you would face in that respect.

The Artist
by scalvert

Comment:
Nice take on the theme and very well presented...Sure to be among the ribbons

Mauve Reflections
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:
Lovely variation in colour...I find the branch on the left of the picture a bit distracting though..otherwise fits the theme well.

October
by scalvert

Comment:
My highest scoring image in the challenge.
I`m genuinely shocked to find that it`s not in the top ten.
Too many "soft image" haters out there...I`ve found to my cost!!!
Although there are many ways to end up with this type of picture..it`s amazing how many attribute it all to "Neat Image".

College's Porcelain God
by brianlh

Comment:
I never cease to be amazed at the lack of "depth" illustrated frequently on this site when it comes to the appreciation of different styles of photograph.

While the subject matter of this particular image is understandably not to everyone`s taste..you have managed to give it a great deal of impact by rendering the shapes and textures in an interseting way in the technique you`ve used.
Well done.

December
by arngrimur

Comment:
Simple but effective..definitely calendar material.

August in Zion
by sagestudio

Comment:
Lovely contrast in colours with a very effective fade out

October
by scalvert

Comment:
This is definitely my kind of image..I love the detail in the bark, the colours in the foliage and the overall effect.
This would make an excellent calendar shot...9