Botany in the sky
by alisasaur

Comment:
I really don't feel the tie in to the theme very strongly. Otherwise a nice photo.

Orchid Stem Study
by Beagleboy

Comment:
I like the pattern of the stem against the backdrop of the flowers. Focus works nicely. DOF a bit too shallow to catch most of the stem. Beautiful photo. Congratulations.

Perpetual Search For Water
by cooliak

Comment:
I like the high contrast of this image. The gold tones and reflections are pleasing (except the reflection of the photographer). Focus is good. Comp's fine. I am bothered by the fact that the post and can seem to be floating in air. I can see why you cropped it the way you did to get the right balance, but it still bothers me for some reason.

Rain Forrest
by dirkjan_denelzen

Comment:
I like this a great deal. Assuming it was all done in the camera, the luminescent fog is terrific. The focus is splendid. Levels are very good. Colors are great. Among my top 10 picks so far.

Filoli 08
by Mousie

Comment:
Nice composition which clearly met the challenge. Colors are good. Comp is fine. I think greater DOF would have improved it but that's probaby a matter of taste.

spore-producing organs
by brunas

Comment:
Nice subject nicely captured. Bright background and harsh shadows detract. Suggest multiple light sources that are individually less intense.

Helianthus annuus in strong winds
by dinny

Comment:
In taking the photo I submitted to this challenge, the wind was my greatest enemy. Nice to see your sense of humor triumph!

Pinnacle
by montyfowler

Comment:
The composition and subject matter lose my interest. Focus is on the fauna, not the flora.

Alien plant (neg)
by asij

Comment:
Good image but over processed IMO.

Flaming Leaves
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
I like a number of individual aspects of this image: Shadows on the leaves; shadows on the wood; luminescent stalks; the angle of the image and how it fills the frame. But the overall effect seems harsh to me.