Nature's Studio
by dartompkins

Comment:
Most people here have scored based on the fact that this is a "Rock, Paper, or Scissor" challenge, meaning one of those three should be the focus of the shot. The key word being focus.

I, on the other hand, read into this challenge in a more literal way. i.e. 'your photo should contain one or more of the three items'. The instructions did not mention focus. As a result, one of those 18 7's votes were mine. :-)

Good luck.

"What you see is what you see." -- Frank Stella (1936-), American painter, 1966
by MrAnalogy

Comment:
Excellent bokeh. A nice study in elegant simplicity. Technically impeccible with great sharpness, detail, and processing without any glaring artifactual distractions. 8

So close...
by bikefreak

Comment:
As an avid golfer, I can really understand this picture! Very appropriate for this challenge. Sharp, detailed. Nice clean processing.

Blossom in green
by digitalpleasure

Comment:
I'm seeing a few excellent florals, and this is certainly one of them. I like the bokeh, colors, and the detail. Excellent processing leaving no artifactual distractions. Border is quite appropriate. This should do well and I wish you luck. 9

untitled
by amjlt

Comment:
I think you're on the right track with this entry. The nice color of the flower is in sharp contrast to the murky water. Image is not quite as sharp as I would hope for. A bit lacking in fine detail as well, but I think this is more a limitation imposed by your digital camera than your processing, and thus is not that big of an issue. A very appropriate entry, and I think it's a fine entry overall.

Isolated Beauty
by mocabela

Comment:
Lovely floral entry. Like the tones and sharp detail. Nice processing without any visible artifactual distractions. Very good border for this challenge!

seagull on the roof
by photomike

Comment:
Nice presentation. Technically sharp, focused, detailed, and processed without distracting artifacts. Nice clean sky. Love the color saturation.

I propose cropping the roof even tigher...just below the top tiles. Well done.

Forest of One
by puma

Comment:
Solitary trees seem to be a popular topic. I like the moody sky and the overall color saturation. Good detail and sharpness. Overall well done!

Flight
by Jecto

Comment:
A bit grainy but not distractingly so. I wish the sky was a bit more interesting. However, the gradient of hues suffices.

Overall a good entry for this challenge.

Waiting for the play
by jeffzoet

Comment:
Hatched pattern on the field is quite visually interesting and distinctive. Just enough detail on the ball player. Very good entry for this challenge.