Jumping For Joy
by beautyqn25

Comment:
This is out of sight. Perfect for this challenge. My only critique (and it's a very minor one) is that you should be able to see all of the feet. However, I know how these things go... it's always hard to capture someone in the air like this. 9

Kind of Blue
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
This is perfection. You really have a wonderful eye. The best thing about this is the subtle expression on your model's face - it's all in the eyes. Beautiful.

Free Spirit
by ebertdj

Comment:
I will be absolutely shocked if this doesn't get a ribbon!

Happy
by heida

Comment:
I love the simplicity in this image. The colours adn tones are fantastic. 10

Glee
by love

Comment:
One of the better shots in this challenge. This one put a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing 9

Pensive
by Artyste

Comment:
Exquisite shot. Love the subtlty of the expression - perfection 10

Sadness from within
by garlic

Comment:
Really love your treatment. The blues work perfect metaphorically and visually.

Sunset Feeding
by Stagolee

Comment:
Okay... this one's gotta get a ribbon! Beautiful. Perfection!

Wide World
by Imagineer

Comment:
This has *got* to win the blue. It's perfect.

Peacock Mating Ritual - Unedited & Uncensored
by ccraft

Comment:
I think there was some confusion about the shallow DOF here and the background (My fault for not relating this in the title). I didn't do any editing to create the blurred effect - it was all done in the camera. This is actually an image of a peacock through its own feathers (the background and the foreground are all feathers, not leaves or foilage). I can see why it would be confusing and now that I see the scores, etc. I should have submitted another similar image of the same peacock but with a more detailed DOF. Thank you to everyone who voted and commented - it's much appreciated!