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by sfalice

Comment:
I always return from FS trips with a crick in my neck from looking up. I think you could shoot architectural oddities for 2 or 3 years and not duplicate one. This one could have easily been missed as it's so high up but it's so perfect for your theme Alice - as others have said - how odd to create such a large landing with nothing on it.

4 - Arriving Late
by tvsometime

Comment:
I really like your conversation to b&w - I like to notice little details like the crease in the back of his pants and how his color is up in the back to block the drafts. Good focus considering a ss of 1/50th and the subject on the move.

Wire cutters
by thrumyiis

Comment:
I love coming across this shot again as it charmed me the first time and has again - as has been mentioned, the blue is a little out of place considering the general 'feel' of the shot but not enough to distract my eye too much.

African Jacana (PAW 4/52)
by HarveyG

Comment:
A beautiful shot as always Harvey. Maybe it's my monitor but there are no blown out spots as I can see detail in all the whites. It's always a bonus when you get them doing something normal for them - eating - and unusual for us to witness. Beautiful textures and patterns and a real treat as that bird doesn't live in my neck of the woods.

Toefu
by vawendy

Comment:
Well, congrats on the ribbon of course but I would give you a gold ribbon for the story - haha I felt like I was there.

race
by tome

Comment:
congrats on making the front page!!

Brrrrr
by bhuge

Comment:
I thought this would score higher although there is nothing wrong with 13th place. It's such a visual delight and perfect for the challenge as the burst of color isn't so in your face but rather just a beautiful addition to a skillfully composed shot. It would make a wonderful print and/or this photo would represent January perfectly in a calendar.

DPC1stTryp
by adriano74

Comment:
I like this - it makes me think of my kids trees when they were young - we had a big one for the house and then 4 little ones decorated by my sons .. I hope you stick around - your positive attitude is refreshing.

Waiting for the Recital
by vawendy

Comment:
You continue to inspire and motivate as your portfolio grows with ribbons covering so many different types of photography. You do indeed have a gift.

Ablaze with Autumn color
by dandavis

Comment:
I can imagine walking in those woods and feeling my steps grow lighter as my eyes feast on the amazing colors of fall - I miss that here in the West - thanks for such a treat.