Focus
by nickyb

Comment:
Wonderful work, Nicky. Congratulations. And I have learned that "evar" is not a misspelling -- it means "within the last 10 minutes" or, most emphatically, NOW.

fixer upper
by flaherma

Comment:
I really enjoyed the title and challenge fit here. Lots of interesting textural contrasts and nice lines, too. I like the way you used the window and curtain to frame our view of this tattered interior. When my husband was in the military, we moved frequently. We learned to hate this euphemism -- and the even more subtle "with potential".

Hello Spring
by aliqui

Comment:
Just beautiful -- composition, light, focus and color are all right on imo

Everything Cracks One Day
by jagar

Comment:
I have liked this all along but it's one that appeals to me more each time I look at it -- the shifting look of the boards is intriguing and of course works perfectly with the title. Well done. Bumping it up a bit.

Driftwood
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Nice backdrop for this beautifully lit natural still life.

slow dance
by JonoTucker

Comment:
I have tried and tried to get a good aquarium shot -- never succeeded. This is gorgeous. The lighting, color, detail and clarity are awesome. One of my top ten.

Bernard Pulliam
by wlevy

Comment:
Here I am drawn to the wonderful lighting and the warm expression that lets me know I would enjoy knowing this man. Though there are some other excellent portraits, this is the only one in my top ten.

And then, suddenly, the rain stopped.
by ThingFish

Comment:
This is quieter than some of my other top picks, but that suits the mood very well. Especially like the rings in the water. The compositional balance is very nice. A favorite.

Wiener Staatsoper
by LevT

Comment:
A magical place and a terrific lens choice that really draws me in to the glitter and luxury. The symmetry is almost perfect. A personal favorite.

Zero - G
by Magnumphotography

Comment:
Terrific focus, depth of field and light. I like the composition, too, which I find slightly whimsical but nicely balanced. Is it a bit over-sharpened around the head and over the top of the beak? A top pick for me.