Mission to the Moon
by Pascal

Comment:
Awesome, engaging.

St Pauls by Moonlight
by bobonacus

Comment:
Fabulous nightscape! Good framing, detail, exposure...

Misty Morning Moon
by Len Scap

Comment:
Gorgeous

Under a Blue Moon
by beekeeper

Comment:
Chilled beauty.

Above the Tempest
by hahn23

Comment:
Unreal, attractive, thought-provoking.

Ready for Take-off
by tamatama

Comment:
Fabulous contrast, perfect lighting. Great reminder that every plant has special beauty and qualities. You have masterfully dramatized this special moment in this one plant. This image brings to mind these words: "Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well." (Ps 139:14)

First Crocus of Spring
by Citadel

Comment:
This is I think my favorite in this challenge. 10

The technical merits are many, but since I'm poorly qualified to judge them I will relate my subjective impressions.

This blossom evokes in me a mixture of love, admiration, and pity. It is alone and vulnerable, yet enshrouded by some mysterious ethereal veil. It does not boldly proclaim its glory, but has intrinsic beauty, of which it is childishly and mercifully unaware. It is blissfully dependent on its maker for the short period of perfect natural balance in which it must live. One hot day, one summer wind, and it will be gone forever, unless by it's charms it captures your fascination and focus.

Here is the verse I would use to caption this, say on a calendar, or in a framed photo:

"All flesh is as grass,
And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.
The grass withers,
And its flower falls away,
But the word of the Lord endures forever."
1 Peter 1:24-25

Trompettes et Poignards
by violinist123

Comment:
Magical.

Leaves of Grass
by tfarrell23

Comment:
This is one of my favorites in this challenge. I love the way the detail of the seeds contrasts with the dark green bokeh from the trees.

dead nature
by chimaera

Comment:
The son apparently gives life to all things, living and dead.