Who's There
by Ja-9

Comment by Teafran:
The detail on the owl is incredible and the lighting is perfect. Not much to say about this - it is the equal of all the other 10 rated imaged in this challenge. Well done.

Down By The Sea . . . .
by Ja-9

Comment by Lydia:
It's like he's walking into a dream...

I love this, Janine.

Down By The Sea . . . .
by Ja-9

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes to the open challenge.

Yes, I agree with Neat, it has the Janine hallmark of quality. It exudes a lovely positive aura that shouts 'look at me nature, aren't I beautiful', and thats exactly what the child is doing he's taking in his wonderful natural surroundings in awe. The feeling of space, the child's pose his lovely reflection they are all adding up to an inspiring piece of work, though on closer inspection I do detect a slight tilt of the horizon. Apart from that one minor flaw a lovely image Janine, well done.

Snake River ~ Grand Tetons National Park
by Ja-9

Comment by Neat:
I don't know what the original looked like, but you're editing is superb! Beautiful scene

The Waverly
by Ja-9

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge.

A very clean sharp shot with lovely colours and angles, I like the diagonal you have used it adds a dynamic to the image. Unlike MOC I think the wording of the challenge is such that it allows exactly this sort of shot, inclusion of the ground itself is not necessary. As ever with your photography Janine there is a technical excellence that is very evident throughout the image, thanks for your entry.

Down By The Sea . . . .
by Ja-9

Comment by bmartuch:
Gorgeous shot. Love the way he is looking off into the sky.

Snake River ~ Grand Tetons National Park
by Ja-9

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that meets the challenge well.

A classic landscape all the elements all well presented for an excellent end result. The mirrored reflections add to the image in an obvious sort of way but what really makes this is the lighting it is defining all the important features well but also those lovely silver birch trunks are made to look so distinctive and delicate its a delight. I think the wisp of cloud is a perhaps a little dysfunctional here it might have been better to remove it completely in favour of a balanced scene? Another excellent entry Janine, well done

Snake River ~ Grand Tetons National Park
by Ja-9

Comment by tanguera:
I just want to take a deep breath.

Down By The Sea . . . .
by Ja-9

Comment by Melethia:
Lovely misty feel - the soft pastels set off the boy nicely.

Snake River ~ Grand Tetons National Park
by Ja-9

Comment by grahamgator:
This is perfection. I really like the painterly look. One of my top picks.