Loungin' Around
by jmlelii

Comment:
Really nice shot - one of the best in this challenge. It's amazing how much the people fade into the background when desaturated like that.

Silent Landing
by insteps

Comment:
I'm not sure what's so appealing about this shot, but it's one of my favorites in thiis challenge. Great clarity and simplicity - nice job!

"Julia"
by grigrigirl

Comment:
This is a really beautiful shot and a great choice for desaturation. The only thing that I find distracting is the ear, which seems to have been partially erased. If his ear actually does look like that and his earring is attached to his upper jaw, then please pass on my apologies. ;-) But this is a great shot - one of my favorites in this challenge.

Bluer than the sky
by bobdaveant

Comment:
The only detraction from this photo is the overprocessing that gives the skin a plasticky sheen, but other than that it's a truly beautiful shot. Very nice job!

Summer at the Farm
by L1

Comment:
There are a lot of really outstanding shots in this challenge, but this is my personal favorite. You picked a perfect photo for the challenge and did an amazing job with the desaturation. Very nice!

Jumping for Victory
by sjonni

Comment:
I'm not even a fourth of the way through the pictures and I can already tell that this is a serious ribbon contender. I'd be tempted to extend the poles and shoe out into the frame, but I have nothing but praise for this photo. Really excellent shot!

Young Republicans blocked by union solidarity
by vrfoto

Comment:
Of all the photos in this challenge, this is the one that I think would be most likely to actually appear on a newspaper's front page. It's perfect for the challenge and a realy great shot. Nice job!

Fireman watches oversized camp fire!
by aKiwi

Comment:
Amazing photo! I can't imagine this one not winning a ribbon, but I've been wrong before. :-) Great job!

Increased sewer rates cause citizens to take desperate measures
by keone

Comment:
Hilarious! Like everyone else, I wish that car weren't in the photo, but this is a good, funny shot for this challenge.

Speed cameras, do they work?
by piercedJon

Comment:
Excellent choice for this contest and a really nice photo. Great job!