Sunflowers
by emorgan49

Comment:
The background truck must have been intentional but I don't see the point. It looks as though you had an overcast day and I think a brilliant blue sky for the background would have been better, but maybe you never got the chance. As it is, I think the flowers lose their impact by the busy background. Great focus and sharpness on the plants themselves.

Homage to Georgia O'Keefe
by flip89

Comment:
Outstanding eye and imagination for finding a shot like this. Very beautiful.

Radiant
by Mary Ann Melton

Comment:
Beautiful. A shot full of emotion and expression. The soft colors are lovely and your choice of viewing angle creates an illusion of fire or flame. Simply gorgeous.

populus balsamifera
by Remie

Comment:
Absolutely lovely composition and crop. Stunning. My hat is off to you.

Photosynthesis
by bruski

Comment:
Beautiful. When the page first came up on my monitor, the bottom leaf was excluded due to the portrait crop and my attention was captured by the middle leaf on the right (deep shadow relief). It was some time before I realized I wasn't seeing the full image and scrolled down. Though it's a lovely composition, I almost think it would have been stronger with more negative space (the black background is extremely strong!). All in all, a beautiful photograph and one very worthy of a high finish!

Study of Water Lily leaves
by caba

Comment:
Outstanding play of light and shadow. The lack of a clear focal point may hinder you some but I think it is a striking image. Nicely done!

circium "punk"
by ursula

Comment:
Technically very nice and artistically pleasing. Love the soft background.

In Restless Dreams I Walk Alone
by Anni

Comment:
As a fan of "lonely" shots and that isolated feel, your image works for me. A great response to the challenge, and a lovely choice of title. Long live S&G!

Green Coaster
by adine

Comment:
This is just a great shot. The simplicity masks a brilliant composition and crop. The black background is outstanding. Captures the spirit of the challenge too, IMO. Great job.

Athenas Hallway
by zmaerd

Comment:
This image really works. The play of light and shadows adds to the punch. Love the composition and crop. Beautiful job!