Taking a Break
by karenk

Comment:
Neat! I don't know how long hummers rest, but it can't have been easy to spot one and take a picture of one without waiting forever. And that too in such nice light, and outdoors with all the wind. Amazing...

Blue Mountain
by jotaga

Comment:
A snow-topped blue mountain, no less!
Good imagination and capture. I wish the water a bit more still for you - then it would be wall frame-worthy. As it is, I love the lines in the pic.

On Guard
by AllenP

Comment:
A strong subject with a creamy background. The eye is fabulous and captures all the attention. Very nice!
The lighting's a little harsh though - it probably adds to the picture by making the bird look more like a predator than otherwise, but it's noticeable (especially the harsh shadow on the chin), and is therefore slightly distracting.

Light
by kleski

Comment:
The part in focus is just plain amazing. I love the leading lines, the simple pattern and the delicate feel of the feather. The crisp reflection adds even more beauty. The out-of-focus back of the feather is highly distracting though. It appears unruly and contradicting everything the in-focus part stands for.

Hexplosion
by Cory

Comment:
A fun riot of colors. The spiral blur achieved "In camera"? Or through post-processing? Either way, a nice little abstract. I wish the focal point was more along the rule-of-thirds though.

Tranquil Morning in the Grassland
by wei1108

Comment:
Nice!
Might as well convert it into BW right? The subtle tones don't really add to the picture and are mildly distracting as it seems a little dull. Interesting that he appears to wear a uniform in a field?

An intriguing picture that makes me think and wonder what the story behind him is.

Random Flower
by robertd

Comment:
The processing is a bit too grungy for me for a flower shot. And I don't quite get the point of green color - might as well desaturate green to leave the flower alone? Also, the harsh light fails to show off the flower as a gentle thing of beauty. Love the petal textures that came out because of this processing though. Looks like I'm not getting your intent here :(

The Colors of Summer
by littlemav

Comment:
Beautiful!
The natural colors, the smooth bokeh, the butterfly pose - they all work nicely together. Love it!
I wish it wasn't such a tight crop on the wing tips though, and that the aspect ratio is more traditional.

summer nights (cottage country)
by david_c

Comment:
Phew! Stunning sky makes this shot. Very minimalistic. Not sure about the bottom rocks - they aren't enough to become the subject, but are just enough to be distracting from the sky (although they are nice enough in their own right).

Eight Is Enough
by DCNUTTER

Comment:
The harsh mid-day lighting makes the background water too busy for the ducks to stand out. Maybe selective desaturation/blurring of the water will help? Funny title :)