5:50am
by Falc

Comment:
I'm always a sucker for the simple and understated, and you've produced a very fine entry here. I love the pristine black background, and the angles you've created, and the use of negative space. I'd like to see the lone leaves a bit closer and more detailed though. Since they're clearly the subject of interest that draws the eye, they leave me feeling a bit empty because there's not much to study or hold my attention. I think the wide white frame is a little bit overkill too. A simple white line would have broadcast elegance. Great submission, but could have been much stronger, IMO.

Feeding Time
by kevrobertson

Comment:
The tones are a bit harsh and artificial looking, and the focus is not really crisp anyplace where I'd expect it to be.

This Bud is for You!
by vtruan

Comment:
A beautiful shot giving us a different perspective on the life-cycle of a flower. The details are very crisp and the lighting is excellent. Well done!

Natural fractal 2
by rhipster

Comment:
The low angle of the lighting really makes those vein shadows pop out. Very nice composition!

200,000 Tiles
by redmoon

Comment:
I really like this shot. the spooky feel created by the dampness, and the reflections brought out by the longer exposure really work well. Very nicely done!

Walking the Avenue
by jonpink

Comment:
A beautiful, well composed shot. I was suspicious of the (apparent) fallen leaves on the ground, but the gods tell us your photo is validated. Beautifully done, I love the composition and crop. I like the touch of the couple walking too, though I think it would have worked with the isolated, lonely feel too. Very well done photo.

Prarie Sunset
by ScantyNebula

Comment:
I see these pivot irrigation systems all the time and have played around with ideas for good shots. You've captured that exactly in your shot. It's beautiful and very well done. A very creative response to the challenge, IMO, and well worth the effort. Bumping from 6 to 7.

Reach for the sky
by smokeditor

Comment:
My hat is off. I aspire to be able to create photographs like this. You are a genius. Composition, lighting, crop, this has everything going for it.

Botany: The study of plants.
by aKiwi

Comment:
This is a very strong composition. Interestingly, I think it would have also worked without the child's face.

Rumohra Adiantiformis
by bongo

Comment:
Beautifully done. I like the element of backlighting the foreground flower. Against the black background, it really pops. I think you could have eliminated the background fern altogether and used the negative space to accentuate the subject even more.