show me the way
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Nicely captured and framed. The colors really capture the eye. I wonder what she is saying!

Stillness
by Gudjonotto

Comment:
Beautiful landscape. I like the perspective and the foreground interest.

Winter solstice
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Very serene. I like the framing of the tree by the light. Hardly noticed the building.

Snow monkeys
by LevT

Comment:
Love the capture. I knew it would do well!

Dreaming innocence
by Neat

Comment:
Anita, this is a beautiful “fairytale” composition. The little girl is a perfect model. Truly a work of art to be proud of. Congrats!

Swallow
by JustinM

Comment:
Great capture. Not easy to get.

Never To Cold For Ice Cream
by Refocused

Comment:

Originally posted by kanaj: Originally posted by GolferDDS: I really enjoy reading your comments. This time not so much ;) ! Fair enough, my friend. :-) Remembering we have an international audience I should probably clarify: What I was hoping to convey with that tongue-in-cheek title is that this image really captures the childlike joy of the ice cream truck with its bright colors and tantalizing pleasures. I don't know that anyone ever outgrows that--and I think Parr would have been tickled by this sight. Congrats on a well-earned ribbon!

Thank you. I didn't know if you were aware that that was a self portrait! Getting old is not fun but one learns to accept reality and be able to laugh about it! Ice cream is a weakness of mine. There is a little story about this picture. When the challenge appeared and after looking at Parr's portfolio it brought to mind the ice cream truck parked in a side lot I have passed many times. I actually thought that one day I might be able to use it in a challenge. The trick was getting a soft ice cream cone to the truck and get a picture of it before it melted. Amazon is a wonderful thing. I bought a plastic party favor one online to use in the picture!!

Never To Cold For Ice Cream
by Refocused

Comment:

Originally posted by kanaj: I like it a lot. I might have titled it "Never too (C)old for Ice Cream" :-)

I really enjoy reading your comments. This time not so much ;) !

Cultural Enrichment
by markwiley

Comment:
Well done Mark. Congratulations on an amazing finish and a great year. It was a lot of fun! (PS. I was not the one who gave you a 2!!!)

Message edited by author 2026-01-07 07:32:17.

Demonstration
by Refocused

Comment:

Originally posted by primabarbara: Originally posted by glad2badad: Hmm. Looks like a parade prop? That what I thought too. Just show - but a nice picture nevertheless Congrats on a front page finish!

Yes, it was a on a boat in the Frederick, MD Carroll Creek Christmas lights display! I verified the edit was OK to use with the site council before entering it in the challenge :). I saw it when I dropped my wife off to visit a friend and was walking around the downtown area. I thought it would be fun to enter! I didn't really think it would fool anyone!

Message edited by author 2025-12-29 06:39:54.