Nosey Elephant
by Adventurita

Comment:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ???

...and someday, when you're bigger, we'll...
by Sammie

Comment:
This is a wonderful capture. Makes me want to leave work early and go hug my little guy. ;^) You've done a great job in the composition, the exposure for lighting is right on the mark and you have a nice tonal range with the black & greys. Good luck in the challenge!

Beautiful Poser
by Apollo2077

Comment:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ??? Looking past the challenge connection - the image is a little snapshotish. What I mean by that is the composition is too centered and the white on the swans back is blown out (lost detail). A small boost in contrast would help this image pop a little. Pulling down the highlights, and adjusting the black/white points would also be interesting to see applied here. Good luck in the challenge.

Candid Encounter
by Dim7

Comment:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ??? As for the photo, it's exciting to have an opportunity to get this kind of image. Looks like your camera was having a hard time getting focus past the branches as the branches are detailed but the owl is a little OOF. Key is getting the face and eyes sharp. Subject is also a bit centered. Good luck.

A Weathered Sea Captain
by susanh

Comment:
Very nice. Well composed. Good choice of lens/aperture for good portrait DOF. Looks like the captain still has some lunch in his beard/mustache. ;^) Good luck in the challenge.

Old is Gold
by L o S T

Comment:
A unique perspective for this challenge. It almost feels like this image is more about the book than the individual? Interesting shot nonetheless. Good luck in the challenge.

So Tired
by Akasha

Comment:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ???

Marking Territorial Boundaries
by hahn23

Comment:
Sorry, don't see the connection to the challenge. ???

Hey! Fleas have rights too!
by Dimy

Comment:
This is a fun photo. The title is a bit strange, but hey... Good luck in the challenge.

Retired
by pjangel

Comment:
An interesting capture of a reflecting moment. The lighting is a bit harsh - not that you can do much about it of course. A small bump in contrast and pull down the highlights a little...might have garnered a higher score for you. Good luck in the challenge.