Lookin' Sharp
by MaryO

Comment by streetpigeon:
Really nice how that singular thorn is caught against a background of lovely, complicated bokeh. Like timorous balloons, or grapes to be skewered by toothpicks. I admire this tiny bit of focus surrounded by all that living blur.

Gold and Silver
by MaryO

Comment by streetpigeon:
So very lovely. Once you jettison the economic overtones of gold and silver, and the attendant lust and perfidy they inspire, they're a terrific color combination. It can be said that there's copper in here as well but, what am I, a geologist? The pintails alone are handsome, but they also function as the charge that energizes the entirety of this harmonious scene. I like how the background floats, pardon the pun, in abstraction. This includes the ducks' reflections.
One of three personal favorites of the challenge.

The Stare
by MaryO

Comment by mariuca:
I am developing much fondness for this dog. (Mary's?)
I like the image also but question the composition. Would you have done it the same without the beyond border concern?
In any case, I like it enough to give 7

The Stare
by MaryO

Comment by jomari:
Beautiful photo. It definitely draws our mind 'out there'. Top 2.

A Pop of Red
by MaryO

Comment by noraneko:
Lovely and atmospheric!

A Pop of Red
by MaryO

Comment by Barroness:
Congrats top 10
Stunning image

The Stare
by MaryO

Comment by IreneM:
This is an absolutely beautiful dog portrait. My highest score so far.

Gold and Silver
by MaryO

Comment by noraneko:
Cute birds in a nice position. Unfortunately the light looks really flat and the photo a bit too grainy. It's a good capture, though. No vote, comment only

A Pop of Red
by MaryO

Comment by Neat:
What a sweet image. Beautiful powder snow. Bumping this up

Gold and Silver
by MaryO

Comment by glad2badad:
Like the color tones. Not crazy about the noise. Good luck.