Puddle of Leaves
by admart01

Comment:
This shot is one of the three 10's I gave out for this challenge. It is a very simple shot in nature, but the composition, colors, and details make it a joy to view. Good luck in the challenge!

The Splash of a Kiwi
by terje

Comment:
I've tried to figure out how you got this, but I give up. I'm kind of thinking you dropped one object, followed by the kiwi. However you got this shot, it is pretty amazing. The only thing that bothers me is the small section of blue at the bottom left. I would have changed its hue to match the background green. This is still my highest rated shot in the challenge. Good luck!

Garden of the Gods
by smellyfish1002

Comment:

Originally posted by magicshutter: try doing something original next time. check my portfolio for nearly the same shot, only yours is verticle. You even named it the same. Is this some sort of personal attack on my photo? I have requested you be disqualified.

Dude, you need to learn to play nice with the other kids...
Thousands of people photograph this every year. Due to the time of day and where the light was, I had to go to the NW side to get a shot. I have no idea who you are, and I've never looked at you gallery. And believe it or not, my title (and apparently yours, too) is not very creative or original. Settle down and have fun. You may not realize it, but there are lots of people besides yourself who have taken photos at Garden of the Gods!

Kidnapped Radiance
by frumoaznicul

Comment:
I don't usually like heavily photoshopped images, but this one has a wonderful magical quality to it. It is a wonderful image to begin with, and your colorful rendition is very fun and appealing. Don't be discouraged if you get lower votes from the 'purists'... This is a real treasure!
JD

The right note
by rhipster

Comment:
I was really surprised by how low this scored. I gave it a 10 and had hoped to see it do much better. Great image in my book!
JD

Fantasia
by Gordon

Comment:
Gordon, this shot is great! A well deserved first place ribbon. Although your setup was fairly simple, this shot has a real magical quality to it. The title is also very fitting. Congrats!
JD

My First Christmas Tree
by Sonifo

Comment:
Prediction of a high 5.0, huh?? I gave it a 10, as did many others!! Congrats on a beautiful photo, and on the blue ribbon!!
JD

... to drinkable water whenever I want it...
by kosmikkreeper

Comment:

Originally posted by kosmikkreeper: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *clears his troat as he walks up to the podium* I would like to thank DPC for giving me the opportunity to let my imagination run free. Without DPC I wouldn't be the photogrpaher that I am today. I would like to thank my girlfriend for being sooooooooooo patient with me (and often being my model) and understanding my passion for this wonderful art. I would like to thank my mom and my dad for bringing me into this world. But most of all.... thank you to all the DPCers for voting my shot into glory!!!! *tear comes to his eye* Go team Coolpix 4500!!!!!!!!! Wait a minute... I might be the only one!!!! ;-) Yanik *leaves the stage with the BLUE RIBBON glued on his forehead*

Too funny!!! COngrats on a wonderful shot and a blue ribbon!!
JD

A Scoopfull of Nuts
by ScantyNebula

Comment:
Excellent work! This shot is very simplistic in nature, but has lots and lots of appeal!. Great colors and shapes, and the soft focus works fantastic with this subject. 10 from me!
JD

Softness
by mariomel

Comment:
Very nice. One of the best in the challenge. 10 from me!
JD