Hey, Isn't That a Gary Fong Lightsphere?
by alanfreed

Comment:
Hey, I used to keep a camera just like that under my desk...

Nix lying down.jpg
by Sinky

Comment:
Awesome lighting. That's a keeper!

Faux-rora Borealis
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
Haha... I didn't even enter (nyah!). Very impressive aurora and mountains. The stars, well... not so much. They're too regular and evenly distributed IMO. Who can argue with a 7.18 though? Congrats!

11 Two Heads are Better Than One
by SandyP

Comment:
There's nothing wrong with him facing the other way. He obviously caiman went. ;-D

inside the tent
by TOY

Comment:
National Geographic is almost good enough to look like this photo.

Meant for each other
by lentil

Comment:
There was never a doubt. My top pick for the challenge and a 10. Congrats on the long awaited BLUE!

The Irish Mob
by hopper

Comment:
Very nicely done! I gave ya a 9 on this one... a great photo, but I thought the cigar was a little inappropriate for a mug shot (though I understand WHY you did it). Congrats on the new 2nd best. Those don't come along very often with our mileage. ;-)

Frankenpeep
by kteach

Comment:
Big congrats on the "green ribbon." The color, composition and awesome creativity made this my pick for the blue. 10 from me. ;-)

p a p e r
by yanko

Comment:
This entry lacks the strong repetition of my other top picks for Pattern, but the sheer artistry of the composition is awesome. I could easily see a large print selling for thousands just for its beauty, and this would be equally appropriate for a Free Study. Nice! 9

trees and lamps and bushes...
by mato

Comment:
This is not the sort of image I normally rate high from a technical standpoint... with harsh lighting and a grainy feel, but it's a refreshing take on the challenge and an inviting Old-World scene. A good black and white conversion would have solved the technical issues IMO, but this is still one of my top 5 picks. Great shot! 9