Morning
by jomari

Comment:
Why the processing?! This could have been such a great shot. :(

Water Sport
by Mona

Comment:
This seems more of an action shot than a candid. It's a great catch. But I don't think it fits the definition of "getting up close and personal". Sorry! -5-

A Child's Curiosity
by Bensted

Comment:
I like this a lot. But the high contrast is really bothering me. It makes the face look a little strange and the arm just glow. It's so interesting to look at, the contrast seems to take away from the scene. It's a 9 for the find and a 5 for the processing. I even like all the different textures/designs on the left. I'd love to see this processed in different ways to see if improved it. -7-

Spirit
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
This is incredibly cool, btw! Incredible find!

Jazz
by gyaban

Comment:
I was just thinking about you! So good to see you again! Congrats on the new blue. :)

Allium sativum
by IreneM

Comment:
This is spectacular!! So well done!

Aromas
by vawendy

Comment:
Mom's old star filter held in front of the lens.

Be Mercury! Set feathers to thy heels and fly like thought back to my love!
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Welcome back!! So good to see you again. You should stick around!

Great shot, btw. :)

Prominences at Totality
by hahn23

Comment:
Huge congrats, Richard! Your practice paid off!! I went with the autofocus as well, but mine were more fuzzy.

It really was an emotional experience, wasn't it!?

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!....
by QuickClickMick

Comment:
Wow... I expected this on the front page. It was an 8 from me!