shining brighter than cash crops
by mitalapo

Comment:
Happy Hanukkah. A lovely family portrait. I’m wondering why so many menorahs?

season's splendor
by mariuca

Comment:
I had to look twice to realize this is a picture through a store window with the building reflection in the back. I like tricky shots like this. They force the viewer to spend time with them.

socks and a blanket
by tvsometime

Comment:
Somehow they don’t look that cheerful! Must have been a long day. Love the socks.

The Colors of Christmas
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Unquestionably this has a holiday cheer feel to it. Lots to look at and enjoy.

after the fire
by roz

Comment:
Ah! I want to pet his head! Does his name tag jingle when he walks? I like the perspective getting down to his level.
I have critiqued and examined every submission in this challenge and this is my favorite! My choice for the blue.

Lewes
by DistantColours

Comment:
Very interesting minimalistic approach. There is a lot to be seen in this scene. A large field with grazing sheep (?). People walking in the field makes me wonder their intent. The interesting pattern of trees and fence. Was this taken with a drone?

Going Home
by grahamgator

Comment:
I like your artistic presentation of the trees seemingly reaching for the sky. It has almost a Van Gogh swirling surreal feeling to it.

Reflection
by Mona

Comment:
Sometimes nature does not cooperate with the image we have in our eyes. I think your intent and subject matter is interesting. I wish Mother Nature had given you a more interesting sky. Just my opinion but I wonder how it would look if you came back on another day when the water is more calm in front And there is a sharper reflection in the water. The break in the water around the island and the ripples in front breaks up the continuity for me. On the other hand you may like the texture and the grain created by the ripples. It’s just a matter of taste. Isn’t that what art is all about?

at the lake
by primabarbara

Comment:
I like the way the tree branches frame the building. It also helps to block out the upper part of the sky where it isn’t as interesting as the bottom 2/3rds of the picture. I think you have done a good job with what you have here.

The Beat-up Old Oak Tree
by Drake

Comment:
I wonder how old that tree is? Wouldn’t you like to know what it has seen in its lifetime?