Apocalypse Now
by fulgent

Comment:
One of my favorites. This is gorgeous. Love the way the sun is hidden in the fog/clouds adn the beautiful silhouettes. Very haunting and deserving of that great movie title. 10

What Lies Beneath
by crabappl3

Comment:
This is one of the best in the bunch. The reflections are just amazing. Love the B&W effect. 10

Rose Parade
by DefyTime

Comment:
This is stunning. I hope you win. 10

Out of the Thicket
by Beagleboy

Comment:
This is absolutely divine. I hoep you win a ribbon for this. It's perfect in every way. Love the way the feathers look, the detail and the expression. 10

I'm Look'n at You!
by debitipton

Comment:
This is absolutely perfect. the look on the face is really cool - plus great image for this challenge theme - plus, love the monochromatic tones - contrast - everything is pitch perfect. I hope you win the blue ribbon - 10

-empty storage-
by Hokahey

Comment:
It's too bad about your score - this is a beautiful image.

shaylaPICT0096.jpg
by joanns

Comment:
I love this. It's like a dream or a fairytale.

I will learn to ski
by ursula

Comment:
Unbelievably excellent photo. I love the whole feel here. I predict this as the winner.

Kids and Basketball
by eaglebeck

Comment:
The colours are really nicehere and there's nice expression. I find the noise in the image a bit distracting (too many dots). Also, it may enhance a photo like this to have one main subject with other players in the background. Having one subject to focus the eye will allow the eye to move around to the other subjects and will add a bit more of a pleasing aspect to the photo. Think of your photo as divided by three horizontally and vertically, then think of how one subject can really hold attention in one of those nine spots/positions. The subject should ideally be a bit bigger than the others. Just a couple of tips, but overall a very nice image.

It's a Blue Christmas Without You
by bledford

Comment:
Congratulations on your first ribbon and first place. Well deserved.