Barn in black & white
by Fromac

Comment:
Well with that many views, it deserves a comment or 1000 - wonderful composition and post processing .. the sky is so dramatic that it almost over powers the landscape but doesn't ... you were able to achieve a very good balance. It looks so much like my late grandfather's barn and land that it gives me a feeling of deja vu - thanks for posting this.

bw5
by vawendy

Comment:
what a great capture! Your timing is perfect and it provides a glimpse into the life cycle. Well photographed too :)

Book of Seasons
by FrozenMoments

Comment:
What a lovely photo. Interesting, great title, well photographed & pped. Congratulations on your first ribbon!

The Study of Oneself
by Walkaboutwolf

Comment:
Congratulations on your first ribbon .. and a blue at that! Creative, well photographed and unique.

Balance Beam
by Magnumphotography

Comment:
Excellent find! Finding a heron's nest isn't all that hard - what is hard is getting a shot of it as they usually build them so far up in a tree top you can't get a shot. You did it! Nice job getting detail under the wings too.

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Bear Stare
by Magnumphotography

Comment:
Excellent shot of a bear in it's natural habitat. Great job focusing on the bear and not the leaves in front, which I like because it makes the viewer know you were out in the wild.

Returning home with the catch
by ThingFish

Comment:
I really don't understand why your boat didn't get any comments. I didn't vote in this challenge but would have given it a 6 or a 7. It's wonderfully done, the sea gulls following it reveal it to be a working boat and give it a strong sense of motion and tells a story. The reflections on the water in front of the boat are an added bonus. I know getting a comment after the fact isn't nearly as satisfying as during voting. It truly is weird that this shot got no comments.

The-Heron2
by vawendy

Comment:
It's a magical shot - the silhouette of the heron is crisp and the bokeh in the water sparkles like jewels.

The Slice
by IreneM

Comment:
If I knew how to photograph like this I would expect to be published in every food mag out there. Crisp, unique, creative, brilliant colors - I think I hate you.. :) 9

Dog - n- Toy
by kenskid

Comment:
you must be sick of reading how adorable this shot is. (grin) The sweet dog, the comical hydrant .. reading the dogs mind..."you expect me to do what to this toy" .... but I reiterate all that to you.. it is adorable and well photographed. 8