Reflecting On The Day
by silverhawk

Comment:
Beautiful colors and clarity.

A Simple Life
by rinac

Comment:
Love the colors and it almost looks like a painting.

Nature - The Ultimate Recycling Machine
by HeiSch

Comment:
Great idea very well executed. The title really ties it all together. Congrats!!

Green Energy
by Limescope

Comment:
I especially love the colors and the almost surreal quality of this photo. Congratulations on your ribbon!

Paper Girl
by -Bec-

Comment:
This is soooo cute! I really love your creativity and the execution is excellent --- the muted tones, lighting and the tilt really put it over the top! Congrats on a new PB; look forward to seeing more ...

G R O W
by Ringostarr

Comment:
Congrats Ian! I know you had a vision for this shot and you did a terrific job making it a reality. Way to go on a top 4 finish and a new PB!!!

Lost Grandeur
by rlewis

Comment:
LOVE it!

Touched by the Sun
by linny

Comment:
I have the same 18-200, and it's a wonderful lens ... ! I'm thinking maybe a faster shutter speed and/or slightly higher aperture might have helped your focus here. Also, check the focus settings in your camera menu, and make sure VR is turned on, on your lens. (I only turn it off for tripod shots). I've also experimented w/manual focus, which you turn on on your lens ... especially for macro-type shots. I apologize in advance if you already know all this!

Old-and-tired.jpg
by linny

Comment:
Love the composition & subject matter. I would be interested to see the original color version as well ...

Purple-plus.jpg
by linny

Comment:
Very nice. I like the sharp focus on the flower and the choice of background color & bokeh. I agree with the previous comment about trying a square format as another option.