the last drop of water
by TrollMan

Comment:
Congratulations on your blue ribbon!
I have to say I disagree with all the comments saying it's the victory of "photography" against "digital art", or whatever people call things. I don't see the point of opposing type of pictures, processing styles, photographers visions, etc. It's not a war! ;-)
Editing is a tool, just a tool. It can be indispensable, or close to useless, depending on the creation and what is needed to achieve it. Your idea just worked outstandingly that way, and it also appeared to be the best of the challenge, so you won, that's basically it :-)
Congratulations again!

Message edited by author 2011-06-10 12:26:31.

Bring Us Yer Nakid Dogs!
by GeneralE

Comment:
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What I wish the inside of my refridgerator looked like :)
by sjhuls

Comment:
You deserve at least 3 congratulations here: obviously, one for the photo which is technically flawless, one for your ribbon, then another for your healthy diet :-)

Fridge encounters of the 3rd kind.
by aKiwi

Comment:
At first, I was afraid it was a new kind of French cheese: I'm happy to see you used a smoke machine ;-)
Congratulations on your ribbon, great idea!

Surf
by RamblinR

Comment:
These pastel tones are wonderful, I love how you manage to render them. Lovely mood. Congratulations on your ribbon!

Morning Frost
by MargaretNet

Comment:
Congratulations Margaret, I'm glad to see that your work paid off :-) it's always tricky to mix cold and warm tones in the same picture, very well done.

Seven Minutes Before Sundown
by Cuttooth

Comment:
Congratulations on your blue ribbon! Best in show without a doubt, absolutely deserved.

The fog comes in on little cat feet. ~Robert Frost~
by littlemav

Comment:
Congratulations Katie, fantastic shot! Technically it's flawless: I love the light and the sharpness. The mood is also great, the fog and strong light conveys mystery, I almost feel like I'm standing there. Oh and congrats on your PB too!

Into the Jungle
by AllenP

Comment:
Congratulations Allen on your ribbon. I love the subtlety of your photo, it really conveys a dreamy and calm mood. The tones are also superb, especially in the darks.

Safe Crossing
by njsabs

Comment:
Congratulations Jennifer! This is a great shot, I knew that even from the thumbnail. The red umbrella really catches the eye, it works superbly. A very deserved ribbon!