No way through
by IreneM

Comment:
I have macro lens envy. Really great detail.

Bottle's End
by JMart

Comment:
Now that's just sad.

where the pipeline ends
by Stagolee

Comment:
Great movement and perspective in this shot. The wide angle really works.

Emission
by tate

Comment:
The duality of human existence. We create waste, which then makes gorgeous colors. Just brilliant.

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by rjkstesch

Comment:
I think a compromise between this and the winning shot lighting. But of course, it WON, so who am I to say :-)

Winter Day Begins
by kibbs

Comment:
Magnificent shot. If voters are into landscapes for this challenge, this should place in the top 10. Wonderful thirds, opposites (soft clouds, hard pier), shapes (opposing triangle-like shapes in the clouds and pier), and the perfectly counterpointed sun and person. Superbly done. The only detraction for me are the reflected light specks on the pier below the sun. Although the color works, and it helps define the edge, they look added, or fake somehow.

beginning photography
by millsa

Comment:
wonderful dof and great focus on the eyes. I think this might have worked better in color.

Beginning of Fire
by kwiktor

Comment:
Best lighting on the match of the matchsticks so far. Don't know why the flame looks like it's behind the match head, although it has wonderful colors. Also, the spots surrounding the flame are really distracting, looking more like dust and noise than any throwoff from the combustion.

First Love
by Judi

Comment:
Nice studio shot. But what's with the uneven nails????? The PP effect is very interesting. Would love to know how you did it.

Combustion Beginning
by rio78

Comment:
Hmmmm... This shot has the opposite issues that the other match shot does. It's a bit dark, and the flame is oddly dull. I wish you had used a different colored match head for more contrast, but the lighting on the stick is good.