Dead Roses and the Urn
by Lawton

Comment:
I really like your set up for this still life, but something is very wrong with the focus, especially noticible on the roses.

reflections
by tarohrer

Comment:
Beautifully done. Very creative, and complicated setup. Brilliant what you did with the processing. I do not agree that there is too much movement -- I like the excitement. It has a Christmas celebration feel about it.

Look Closely into Nature...In My Backyard...
by tarohrer

Comment:
Tom, this is beautiful! I love these colors and the composition. It is an example of a shot where the score sucks, but the photo does not. Notice the stark difference between the average score of the participants v.s. the non-participants.

Driftwood
by tarohrer

Comment:
Beautiful zen shot. Wonderful score and placement (11!). I love the creamy blur of the water with the sharp foreground element of the driftwood.

Old Soul
by Hipychik

Comment:
So beautiful, and such maturity in her expression.

Baby Mama
by Hipychik

Comment:
This is one of your unforgettable photos. I love your sense of humor, and Maiah's expression is a killer!

~ S ~
by Ja-9

Comment:
Congratulations Janine. Lovely shot. I happy you got the ribbon.

Be Free
by Judi

Comment:
Congratulations Judi!!! This is magnificent. I can see a lot of sales coming your way for this one.

climate chaos
by oldbimmercoupe

Comment:
Wow! Very dramatic. I like the converging lines of the road and trees, and the texture of the pavers. The image has an abstract feel even though all the elements are recognizable. It's all very confusing and organized at the same time, which creates a nice tension. And of course, the color!!!! Terrific.

Art Nude
by Paul

Comment:
Congratulations, Paul, on winning the yellow in such stiff competition! This image so well deserves the recognition. It is a beautiful work of art. The model is beautiful; the lighting is exquisite; the colors and contrast are rich; and the pose and drape are graceful and sensuous without being lewd. I really like the diagonal composition and balance, and the details of the wallpaper and chair that gradually emerge from the darkness. Bravo!