Four stages - bud to wither
by joekent

Comment:
The top flower is a little distracting in this composition because it detracts from the progression you establish in your title. A tighter crop removing the top third of the photo would make this a bit stronger I think.

Evening Transition
by Nikolai1024

Comment:
I think the background may be a little bit distracting.

Osaka lights
by AlexSaberi

Comment:
Makes me miss Japan a lot. Love the soft reflection of the lights on the slick tiles of the street.

Approaching Storm
by Pano

Comment:
Oh my goodness what a beautiful shot. This is everything a good landscape photo can be. I understand the fear that settles over you when you're hiking up a mountain and see a storm approaching, but I'm glad you took a moment to take this gorgeous photo.

Windmill at sunset
by Azrifel

Comment:
Ah, I use to live in Heerhugowaard when I was little. Oh I miss seeing windmills like this one.

Serene
by gaurawa

Comment:
You're right, this is an angle you never see. I like the reflection of the bridge in the pool and the wonderful range of colors here. Parts of the image feel a little bit dark, though.

3569web.jpg
by mpeters

Comment:
Beautiful composition.

Loneliness
by Brin

Comment:
Ah I feel really bad for this lonely horse and your story about him. The photo is excellent though, captures the title.

Blowing in the Wind
by Gunnsi

Comment:
Stumbled upon this photo via the forums. If I had voted on this I would've given it probably an 8 or a 9. I feel like this captures the essence of bokeh far better than some other photo that scored higher. The range of colors in the background and the simplicity of the subject blowing in the wind really come together for me here.

Construction II
by banmorn

Comment:
Lovely composition and color, and truly a candid moment you've captured here.