Out of the Fog, at Dawn
by BrianR

Comment:
This is one of my personal Top 10.

Pastel Garden
by Judith Polakoff

Comment:
This is one of my personal Top 10.

Greek Inspired
by Tlemetry

Comment:
They look to me like they are falling away just a little. But great tones and clarity.

Deer Camp
by ShutterPug

Comment:
Love this photo. LOL.

Transportation on the Crest of a Wave
by chalice

Comment:
This photo came from a much larger shot. When I cropped it severely to limit the photo to this surfer I ended up with a lot of noise. I wasn't planning on submitting it because I knew DPC voters wouldn't like the noise, but I reconsidered because the image looked alot like an oil or water color painting to me and I liked the effect. Her command of the wave was impressive and the background boat added another "transportation" example. So I got what I thought I would receive in terms of score (actually I scored a little higher than I expected) but the image appealed so I used it.

Wheeeeeeee
by ericwoo

Comment:
Trading post comment

Major congrats, Eric, on your 5th place finish. I love this shot. I agree with Melethia that his expression really makes this photo, but I also think the angle of the kiyak, with the dunking he is about to get, make this photo stand out, too. Superb shot.

Japanese Tea House
by elsapo

Comment:
The colors are unbelievably good. This image is nothing short of Zen.

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by pointandshoot

Comment:
The essence of Zen. Beautiful. (love the conversation too)

Serenity
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Congratulations on the blue...this is not only calming but gorgeous.

Smooth Stones and Koi
by chalice

Comment:
Thanks everyone for your kind comments and votes, they are really appreciated. And a special thank you to members of our Trading Post group for all the time taken to offer your advice every week. I think I am learning, gradually, and you are making it easier by your example (superb photos) and comments.

As this is a highwater mark for me to date, I am really thrilled. Of course, my mind is as calm as the surface of the dark water where the koi swim. Ooooooooommmmmmmmm....