We called them "Swans", and they were beautiful!
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Glad that this captured the Blue. The scene captures the warmth and elegant beauty of the enjoying a moment of Earth's natural charms - from the beautiful warm colors of the sky to the lovely reflections upon the lake to the elegance of the creatures basking on the shore. Congrats on such a wonderful capture.

Mother Nature's Glow
by MAK

Comment:
It is that golden glow upon the fields that turns this good photo into a spectacular, magic one. Congrats on getting such a fantastic shot Mak.

Touching Nature
by Jules1x

Comment:
Congratulations Julee on a new PB! Very well captured and well done B&W photo.

Seven Mile Bridge
by Ja-9

Comment:
The B&W processing helps the eye to notice all the lovely and fabulous details in this fantastic capture. Congrats on the ribbon Janine!!!

Looking after Junior
by Paul

Comment:
Congrats on the ribbon Paul! You brought the audience so close to this adorable monkey that you could reach out and touch junior. The details in this shot are amazing.

Unconditional
by hesitant

Comment:
Not surprised this took the blue because it is top notch work worthy of the award. Love the affectionate social interaction between the macaques. The lovingly held baby reaching out to cup the others monkey's face is such a tender moment. Congrats on such a capture and the blue.

Protector
by Ja-9

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This is a splendid image Janine! Congrats on the red ribbon!

Sleepless in..........
by Jutilda

Comment:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

Image is mostly dark but that plays well into the shot. Love how the light illuminates the handle, rim, and overall shape of the coffee cup - To me this captures the feel of the beginnings of daybreak. It is the very first light and one is *just* awakening with a cup of coffee and the newspaper. Nicely done.

True Love
by pearlseyes

Comment:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

Great light and love the heart bokeh that adds a special touch to the shot. Coffee with love - a very special brew:-)

What my coffee sees
by tate

Comment:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

Fantastic perspective and excellent lighting and focus!!! My one and only 10...and that is not because I wanted to do something similar;-);-);-) Kudos on the accomplishment on getting this shot.