Bug and Bloom
by Jacko

Comment:
The bug looks a little on the dead side. Interesting colors though.

The Bird(s) and The Bee(s)
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Very cleverly done. I like the way the paint further accents the difference between the bird and the bee.

Burrowing Owl
by ruthiek

Comment:
Nice catch!

baby blue sky
by shutterfly

Comment:
Nice lighting and cute expression.

Boaters
by Alecia

Comment:
To show motion, putting the boat in the right hand side of the picture would be better.

Butterfly Fantasy
by dsidwell

Comment:
Congrats on placing! You did a great job composing the shot. Good focus, nice color saturation and you captured the spirit of the contest well.

Petals
by agwright

Comment:
Nice macro. The colors are nicely saturated and I like the composition. Congrats on placing!

Primary Glass
by Jacko

Comment:
Absolutely beautiful and well deserving of a first place win!

Point No Point Lighthouse
by robbieh

Comment:
I live in northwest WA state. It rains here often for weeks at a time. It is very discouraging to have people tell you your photo is bland or has bad lighting. When the contests are under time constraints and you are working two jobs, you do the best you can with what you have. I set this shot up carefully. I got the rugged messy beach in, an interesting angle on the lighthouse, the water and the distant land in the photo. It is often stormy here hence the lighthouse. Though this photo did poorly here, I did have two people who wanted to purchase a print. I really liked this shot. I do intend to be more careful what I submit for contests-- if I submit again at all.

Purple Pillars (stained glass detail)
by magnus

Comment:
Even though the upper body and feet are cut off, this works for me. I love the depth of color that only stained glass can hold. I used to work with stained glass and still love it today. Very nice photo. Good luck in the contest.