G
by lei_73

Comment:
so engaging . its a wonderful portrait .. :)

Rising Strawberry Moon
by Barroness

Comment:
the more i look at this the better it gets ..
as in interesting .. and WONDERFUL .
cant imagine the photographic skills and patience .. that allowed you to get this shot so brilliantly .. everything is perfect .. works so well for the square crop too ..
and although i havent see all your competition this so far is one of my highest votes .. 9 .. :)

The Valve
by NikonJeb

Comment:
YES .. !!! ..
this appeals to me so much .. might be because of my dark side .
looks a bit like one of those dungeons where ..... i wont go on .. thats even darker than i would like to go .. :(
excellent edit btw .. with the blue and the yellow playing off each other ..
so good .. :)

Fierce protector
by Neat

Comment:
BRILLIANT . !! ..
absolutely loving the way this bird is looking at you .
reminds me of some of my family members when i try to get a sneaky shot of them . lol .
this works so well for the square crop .. so good .. :)

h a r m o n y
by Ja-9

Comment:
loving this so much .. your edit is inspired .. good one . :)

Long-Legged Fly On A Squash Leaf
by Refocused

Comment:
WOWSERS .. !! ..
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC .. !! ..
these are one of my favourite insects to photograph btw .. along with robberflies .. unfortunately i havent see the long legged flies for a couple of years .. which has saddened me ..
lucky you to find one . photograph it so beautifully .. and pretty much get a ribbon . !! . :)

The Old Lady and the Pillow
by MaryO

Comment:
i'm assuming this is Mary ... and what a beautiful portrait .. this image is so emotive and pulls at my heart strings .. i love how your girl fits so perfectly into the square crop .. :)

Flutterbys
by Melethia

Comment:
i love this sooooo much ..
its unusual and extremely visually pleasing ...
well seen .. great in bnw .. and perfect for square crop .. :)

Don't box me in
by Neat

Comment:
very cute Anita .. and such a brilliant image for the challenge ..
Coco must be a very agreeable little girl .. fancy letting you put her in a box and then waiting for you to get the perfect shot .. she could certainly teach toddy a thing or two .. ;)

Finding A Home
by Refocused

Comment:
this is incredible Larry .. congratulations on the ribbon . :)
ps . loved reading your notes .. xx ..