Bottoms Up
by IreneM

Comment:
Beautiful image...but doesn't really seem back lit.
On second go around...I like it better and better.

Firewater!! ehrmm..or just plain homemade Herbal Olive oil
by Puckzzz

Comment:
Nice lighting in this image...upped the score on this one on my second take :)

black eyed sue
by imagesbytlp

Comment:
Nicely done. I like the way your lighting enhanced the fuzzy detail on the stem.

Cosmos Collide
by banmorn

Comment:
Nicely done. I like the composition, focus is great and good use of backlighting. 7

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment:

Originally posted by kini62: Originally posted by william88: Originally posted by kini62: I know it's not "technically" the same photograph, but for all intensive purposes, it is. While they're both very lovely, I don't think they both should've been allowed according to the contest rules. JMO Gene Gene, when you go to a beautiful place. Do you release shutter only once? If not, do you release twice "purposely"? I am sorry but I am different from you. I don't have time to consider how many shots do I need to take. My camera was on the tripod and I took 5 shots, all of them have the same composition but different clouds because they moved fast. BTW, which rule said this is not allowed? Please read the rules carefully yourself. It would be based on this one: "use the same original image in more than one challenge." While I agree that when you are in a situation like you were that taking many photos is the thing to do, I don't agree with using what is essentially the same photo in more than one contest. As I said you are technically correct in using this second image, I just don't agree with it. Again JMO. Gene

Both images are stunning Gene! They may be the same subject matter...(which I have found subject matter to be repeated in many different challenges...by the same and/or different photographers)...but they are different captures of the same subject. Fortunately for William...he was in the right place at the right time and was able to capture some exceptional images.
As photographers...both professionals and amateurs are bound to happen upon the same or similar scenes frequently. IMHO...I think both of his ribbons were well deserved.
I can only dream of someday having the equipment, the skills and the timing to capture something this beautiful.

Fire Fly
by Donald

Comment:
The haziness detracts from the overall image for me.

must be wrong
by mica

Comment:
Well done. I like the warm tones, positioning of the subject and the lighting.

Red Passion
by h2

Comment:
Love the red...nicely captured.

field grass
by dragonlady

Comment:
Lovely in it's simplicity. Wishing there was more of the grass head in the image though. 8

Bald Eagle
by Alain

Comment:
Beautiful capture of this regal bird. Great bokeh and you captured the light well.