By the sea
by Odie

Comment:
Wow, simply breathtaking. Great colors and dynamic range!

Elle
by bucket

Comment:
Great shot. I love the shallow DOF, the B/W tones, and the expression on her face.

Golden Sunset
by Prism

Comment:
Great shot, Ricky! Looks like you've definitely picked up a few tricks from the landscape thread. Nice job with this one.

Delicate Arch
by jrtodd

Comment:
Congrats on top 10, John; this point of view is stunning. I like how you've taken a completely new approach to a classic subject. I've seen dozens upon dozens of photos of the arch and this one is truly unique and stands out amongst the group. Beautiful sky and B/W toning, though I'd also be interested in seeing the color version.

Stripes
by spydr

Comment:
Nice warm colors here and shallow DOF.

Field of Dreams
by Pedro

Comment:
Very creative, I love the surreal feel to this. I just wish the horizon was less centered and didn't run right through the middle of their heads.

The love of the sea
by terje

Comment:
Hmm, is that you, terje? Simply beautiful.

20,000 Foot Forrest Fire
by seebrown

Comment:
Great dark, moody colors. This is beautiful.

s i t t i n g - a l o n e . . .
by vikas

Comment:
Doesn't feel "subject-less" to me at all, but a beautiful photo for sure. This would work well in "Pastels"

Dusk
by DeniseBernadette

Comment:
Lovely colors. Seems pretty sharp to me, though. I don't see where the "soft focus" comes in.