Apple
by JRalston

Comment:
Very nice use of tone and lighting, and a very simple subject matter. A great job meeting the challenge. Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'!

Meditation
by zaflabout

Comment:
A very nice photo, meets challenge by it's minimal use of color and subject matter. The movement in the water is a tad distracting from the overall attempt at calmness, in my opinion, but still one of the better shots on this challenge that I've seen so far. Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'!

Solitude
by khdoss

Comment:
You have been enlightened my child. Enter nirvana. And take my '8' with ya! Great job from the "Great job Baggie"...

Harmony
by Ivory

Comment:
This is very nice. Great use of minimal color, and great simple subject. The subject, although simple, is one of interest. The only thing that distracts from the quietness, in my opinion, is the amount of shadowing, which is very busy. Still, I loved it, and it meets the challenge head on. Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'!

Balance
by pidge

Comment:
Although there have been many entries like this, so far, this is my favorite of them. The stones are very natural looking, there is interest in the various sizes of the stones and the way they are stacked. I love the darkness and use of light in this one, which is what sets it above the others of this type. Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'!

Ahhh....Four Steps To Happiness!
by Kita

Comment:
If this is zen to you, who am I to say it's not zen? Nice composition, nice use of color and light. A little busy, but still minimal. Great job from the "Great job Baggie"...

Steps for meditation
by imagine74

Comment:
Very nice concept. You have ascended to zen my child. Nice background, very soft colors against a harsher foreground. Great job from the "Great job Baggie"...

Fallen
by Cam

Comment:
Yes, you have created a sense of zen with this one. The subtle use of color, the softness of the background, and a simple foreground subject all work together to creat a sense of zen. If I could improve it any, it would be a totally still water, without the grass coming through or showing through, but it works the way it is. Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'!

A handful of serenity in the city
by copykat

Comment:
Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'! I love the foreground in this, it really gives a great sense of depth and relativity to this photo.

Balance
by remarsh

Comment:
Very nice. Great clarity, simple lack of color, speaks 100% of zen. Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'!