A dog's eye view of our town
by scottwilson

Comment:
Really funny. I love it. My only suggestion is that it lokos like the cars were blurred out in post-processing. It looks alittle funny. I'm not very adept in PS myself so I'm not sure how to correct it. Sometimes you can use several layers and gausian blur to blur the background to give your subject more DOf. I think there may be a tutorial on this on the site. But, overall, I really like it. The fire hydrant really stands out. Too many images in this challenge have no real point of interest or subject to draw the eye - 8.

Our Central Park
by willem

Comment:
My pick for a ribbon! - 10

Oceanside California
by thelsel

Comment:
If you don't win the blue ribbon I'll be surprised. This one is perfect. - 10

Back Garden With Pond
by simbamba

Comment:
I really like this image. I find it looks like the noise reduction was a bit too much. NOt sure if maybe it was that the shutter was open and the wind was blowing the trees for the blurr or if you used NeatImage or NoiseNinja. I find it has a really arty feel. I like it a lot, but the blur is a bit distracting. - 8

Denied Entry
by leaf

Comment:
THis is no offence to the people who did get a ribbon, but I'm shocked that this one didn't edge in just high enough for one. Congrats on the high placement though. Well deserved!

Mating Dance?
by photom

Comment:
I've been stalking our local "heronry" every day for a month hoping to get a shot like this but I've had no luck! This is definitely the best one in this challenge. If you don't win a ribbon I'll fall of my chair. -10

Swimming into the Sunset
by Sonifo

Comment:
Wow! This one is really stunning. I LOVE the colours reflected on the lake. Superb composition. Good luck - 9

Kempenfelt Shadow
by Coley

Comment:
OHMYGOD! That's where I grew up. I went to school with the artist's son (innisdale secondary school in Barrie)! Great idea for this challenge. - The spirit catcher, right?
Cheers!

Symbol of Strength
by silverleaf

Comment:
For some reason we always get a lot of american flags in these challenges. I like to vote on a) uniqueness and originality b) good composition c) excellent lighting that makes the image "pop" (I have trouble with this myself) d) good DOF (if appropriate) and e) a crisp, clear image free of tons of noise and compression artifacts. I'm starting to feel the american flags are not as unique anymore. This one has good composition and the lighting (compared to others in this challenge) really enhances the image, plus it's sharp and clear. The deeper blue in teh sky may have worked well, but overall it's very nice. I realize I'm only one voter. This is actually one of the best flag images in this challenge (or in others) and I know it is a symbol of strength to the many americans who participate in these challenges, I'm just finding the symbolism doesn't speak much to me and it's not a very unique idea anymore - 6

The Power Of Love
by gamba

Comment:
Beautifully shot!! - 10