Very Close
by h2

Comment:
I am not sure why but I really like this shot. So many lovely little touches, the great black and white conversion, a border that enhances the image and the shot itself. Minimal but not sparse. Very good composition

to the boat
by skewsme

Comment:
Wonderful picture of serenity. It meets the challenge very well and the soft range of blues and purples (especially in the reflection) are simply magnificent. 8

Giant Leopard Moth
by WalesP

Comment:
I am starting to worry about where you live Ron. Bug eating lizards one week and then this critter the next

Very impressive macro, great dof and the whites are positively glowing without being blown out. Super counterpoint with the elctric blue markings. Congrats on your second consequtive 6+ score (breakfast of champions still counts in my books) and on getting another shot on your front page

Breakfast of Champions
by WalesP

Comment:
Oh my word, I have only just spotted this DQ. I am so so sorry Ron. It seems very harsh but I guess rules are rules. DQ or not I have to say this remains a stunning shot and one of which you should be rightly proud

Someone You Can Look Up To
by SandyP

Comment:
Great image Sandy and thoroughly desering of the blue. Very very pleased that you have added to your collection of ribbons with the stunning animal study. Beautiful framing and composition

You are a superstar

Gerbil Tube of Life
by bassbone

Comment:
Peter

Congrats on yet another top 20 finish. I just love the repetitive pattern and the fact that it seems both wide open and claustraphobic at the same time

Impressive if you suffer from vertigo (I was going to add 'and wind' but that would have sounded quite wrong!!!!)

Very nice gentle B&W conversion that still has heaps of contrast where the shadow hits the light

Great job buddy

Reach Out and Touch Someone
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Yaay!!!!! You got your mojo back and then some!!!! Meets the challenge brilliantly allthough for me I dont know whether your son is reaching out and touching someone or giving them the old Nelson Muntz 'Ha! Ha!'

Fantastic DOF on there and (another) of your outstanding B&W conversion

wolf spider - face to face
by roz

Comment:
woah...Two hot macros on the bounce. Maybe this does not have the instant aestetic appeal of the dragonfly but it is still an outrageously good shot. You gotta love those 'eyes'

nature's brilliance
by roz

Comment:
Roz, many congrats on the high finish. This is a wonderful shot. I love the fact that it is away from your 'normal' style. So delicate and such vibrant colours. Great bokeh and a super leading line

juxtaposition
by Retroesque

Comment:
Wow Lisa well the experiement definitely worked....Look at all those favourites!!!!

I just love the greens in this picture it looks like a businessman walking into an enchanted forest

Simply wonderful