Blue Lagoon
by marbo

Comment:
Mark, photos like this are why you're one of my favorites of the site. Your IR work inspires me to keep trying with my own. I hope to have your talent with it some day. I've been anxiously waiting for the trees to leaf back out all winter. I've been suffering from IR withdrawl. lol
Anyway, great work as always. This shot is simply beautiful.
-Laura

Fantasy Island 2
by marbo

Comment:
The color is really fantastic on this one. I love the sky. The composition is wonderful also. Great job.
-Laura

Flight of Fancy
by notbiscuit

Comment:
Congrats on placing in the top 20. I'm impressed! I haven't managed to do that yet. lol
The colors are fantastic. One of the best in the challenge.
Great job!
-Laura

A Doll and a Little Lass
by SandyP

Comment:
The exposure on this is fantastic. I have problems when I have such a dark and light subject together. I tend to blow out one or the other. Great job.

Delicate & Lovely
by librodo

Comment:
Simply stunning.

Allt Choillean
by geewhy

Comment:
What an absolutely stunning photo! Thanks so much for including your post-processing steps. It sounds easy enough. I'm gonna have to give it a try.
- Laura

Forgotten Water (JPG-based retouch)
by Zed Pobre

Comment:
It's really difficult to come up with something that hasn't already been said. I think you did a great job bringing out the colors of the hydrant. It does seem cheery!
As for the twirly stem.....I like it.
-Laura

stepping away
by armelle

Comment:
As I looked at the histogram of this shot it seemed a little too light. A minor levels adjustment of the black (40 points) really brought out the contrast in the footsteps in the sand.
As you mentioned, the blownout sky in the top left corner is a bit distracting. Maybe some burn there would help? I don't really know as I have a hard time with the dodge/burn tools.
I have to second Steve's comment. The composition is excellent. It's a great photograph.
- Laura

Edited-small.jpg
by Tallbloke

Comment:
Looking at the histogram this shot seems pretty perfect exposure wise. A few of the clouds on the right seem a bit bright when compared with the original, but I don't think it takes away from the photograph much. That said, I really like the dodge on the boat. It makes a big difference. It was a great edit.

Man Made Rainbow
by Buckeye_Fan

Comment:
Nice shot. How great that you had your camera with you. The colors are fantastic.