Smith Rock Sonata
by DrAchoo

Comment:
This is a most powerful rockscape,craggy and towering and jagged reaching up to the Heavens in Bend and it is offset nicely by the serene blue of the night sky and the sprinkled starscape. Great landscape to linger over and back again.

The Wounded
by VitaminB

Comment:
Poor beautiful creature - Nature, like Man, is sometimes quite cruel.

Blue Mountain
by jotaga

Comment:
I love the shapes in this photograph - of the rocks and of the reflections which at first glance almost give one the impression of being in a cave looking out - that illusion is quite effective and powerful. Very tranquil, almost zen in its own way - you have a good eye to recognize this natural study and to capture it in such a way that it commands.

Calamity
by mBastin

Comment:
Dark and portentious, it is the reflections of the unsettled lenticular clouds that dominate this landscape and make this very effective. One can almost sense the waiting for whatever event is going to unfold. Nicely done!

Intense
by izadoodle

Comment:
All hail the August King with golden eye and jungle-heart,
That valiant spirit, he of piercing gaze,
What shall we make of him, that wond'rous beast -
Brought down to quaint repose in summer's haze.

This is a superb photograph, much enjoyed.

Forbearing with a Heart of a Rebel
by HighNooner

Comment:
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful equine portrait - captures nuances obvious and subtle to show the grace & power in this magnificent animal.

Each journey ends where it began.
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Each Journey Ends where it Began
Within a Saddened Heart,
And though we know the Outcome,
We always make the start...

Peaceful, serene photograph and a perfect memoir title. I love the dapple of sunlight which plays on the back of the boat, and the reflection of the rippled sign.

the last drop of water
by TrollMan

Comment:
I absolutely LOVE this - it is my personal favourite of the entire challenge.
It is surreal but it also makes perfect sense and it presents, sadly, an all too likely possible future scenario.

Round & round we go, so kids can play & glow.
by sfalice

Comment:
I love this - the colours are so vibrant and it has been taken in such a way that the horse, while stationery, seems very powerful. Magnificent Beast chasing circles. Beautiful photograph.

Left long time ago
by Ammie

Comment:
Superb - the sense of melancholy is palpable and it contrasts nicely with the brilliant green of new life outside the once long ago window, like a painting of better days.