First of all, you really should include aperture, iso, and shutter speed when you submit. It helps critiquers as well as those who like your shot and want to know you you did it. Comments are also really nice, but I usually add those after the challenge so that I can respond to comments in the process.
This is a great shot. It really stood out in voting. I think that the score is very good - especially in a color challenge. The color IS an important element but this isn't a typical color shot. Actually, outside of the challenge I would think that it is almost too bright. I'm not sure if there are any adjustments that can be done now to make it a little easier to look at (probably some PS work that wouldn't have been legal in the challenge). The feather just doesn't stand out as much as I would like. It is secondary to all of the bright light on the water which may have been your intention.
I love the texture and composition. Having something under the feather is a nice addition IMO, but might be cooler if it had some scripty, handwritten looking writing on it.
Great shot. Nice score. Keep it up!
I am eager to know how you did this. Guessing: under water and then changed the color by color selection or something similar. Makes for a dramatic image.
I think the feather was floating... ? ... you have me stumped a bit, and mezmerized. So,.. congrats!
What a wonderful shade of yellow that water is. This photo is very good, the play of light on the water's surface creates such a vivid lighter yellow pattern. Good job!
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