Mother and Child
by gsal

Comment:
The mother sure looks proud. Beautiful choice of sepia to really bring out the details in the photo - lovely pping and layering effects.

LaFemme vs Village Burners
by sfalice

Comment:
hahahaha - I love it :)

Saffron and Garlic Butter Prawns with Coconut Rice
by hotpasta

Comment:
Congratulations on making the front page - great job in every way .. love cooking with saffron.

Turkey Breast With Lemon-Chili-Sauce
by h2

Comment:
Congratulation on your ribbon - this is one recipe I am going to try! Beautifully composed and well photographed.

Summer Salad of Heirloom Beets & Tomatoes with Garlic & Lime
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Congratulations! Looks delicious - super job in every way.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
by Maggye

Comment:
Super congratulations Maggye - it's an amazing photo & a well deserved ribbon!

Claustrophobia
by Mwilton111

Comment:
Sorry to hear about your DQ - it can easily happen when you are new .. however, it doesn't take away from how great this shot is. You will get another one soon is my guess.

Ding Dong
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Teaser .. meanie (grin) Given how good this creation is, I think you should come and play regularly. I have commented before on one of your challenge shots that I really like your imagination and style .. love the grain in this .. shadows and textures all work .. very nicely done.

...hold on...
by RKT

Comment:
film noir is just what I thought too .. beautiful creative with the brocade table cloth and the antique phone .. the overlays you used make it really look like a photograph from days long gone.

4-AUG 2011 OVERLAYS - a small dog
by roz

Comment:
This one is one of my favs .. I have a little dog, not good for photographing as she is mostly black - but this tugs at my heart strings as there is something about little dogs that make them so special .. your images really show how they love to play and run and fetch .. the overlays make it vintage - the font you used is perfect .. all this and a macro queen too .. life cheated me bad .. bad...