Breakfast of Champions
by WalesP

Comment:
Woohoo!!!!!!!! Many many many congratulations on the top ten finish and the great score. The fact that two people scored this a 1 or 2 is quite frankly risible

This is a stunning shot that captures both a fantastic animal portrait and also action. In terms of colour and sharpness the image cannot be faultedand I love the leading diagonal that you have created

Breathtaking

Autumn Smiles
by SandyP

Comment:
The flowers are indeed beautiful and the lilac/yellow/green colour combination works fantastically

Super dof as well which gives the backdrop a hint of bokeh without diminshing its impact

Veteran of Many Wars
by SandyP

Comment:
Sandy, I was shocked that this did not finish higher in the FS as I thought it was a nailed on ribbon when I saw it

I love the fact that you have got a great deal of softness in the image and that the colours almost look pastel. This contrasts wonderfully with the pure strength of the stag (though its expression is one of tender/kindness rather than any type of threat or aggression)

Super composition as well, another simply breathtaking image

Fall Fireworks
by bassbone

Comment:
Peter

When I saw this in the challenge I loved it but wondered whether it would get marked down as not being 'flora' enough. So glad that it didnt, this was a really refreshing change and I love the backdrop of a wall of leaves. Great contrast on the branches as well which gives the picture a 3d feel and lots of 'pop'

Now Where's the Fly?
by Charlene

Comment:
Ha...who needs a high score when you get to photograph something as cool as this. I still cant get over that little critters splayed feet and I love the background of pond weed. A shot that will always make me smile

Splash of Color
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Hey you, good job and it feels like you have got your love of challenges back which is great. Love the soft range of blue hues from the sky to the sea and the way that this emphasises colour of the leaves on the branch. Great application of the rule of thirds as well

Nice shot Michelle

Window to the Past
by jackal9

Comment:
Jack this reminds me of some of the images that you took in the B&W challenge a few months ago.

Abstract and desolate yet the way you have pp'd the shot makes it appealing visually

Great mixed textures

Amongst the Stars
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Karen

I hope you dont get bored of me saying this but this is another truly magnificent photo. I have to be honest and say generally I found the flora challenge a bit wearying to mark. There were so many great macro shots of flowers but these almost became overpowering and left the viewer feeling a bit blase and non plussed. This however was a fantastic exception. The focus and dof you have used created an image which was both interesting in terms of the main subject and in which the natural background of stars created a real visual treat

I love it

global warming
by roz

Comment:
Gee Roz, sorry it has taken me so long to comment on this magnificent shot

Huge congratulations on the 7ths place (in a free study!!!!!!!!) the new personal best and on breaking the 7 barrier for the first time

A brilliant image that almost blurs the line between photography, painting and CGI such is its power and intensity

The subject matter is magnificently disturbing, it looks like a scene from hell and the orange hue that you have included just intensifies the feeling of heat fire and almost a choking atmosphere

Brilliant!!!!!!!

o r a n g [ e ] u t a n
by Retroesque

Comment:
Oh my word Lisa 4th place!!!! Wooohooo

New personal best, third +7 score, and what is more important a great photo. Goodness you are on a roll at the moment

Love the sharpness of the shot and the expression that you have captured. For some reason I am generally not a big fan of orangutan's (great pun by the way) but even I have to say that this image is incredible

Good job buddy!!!!!!