Yes people are animals too
by obscurity

Comment:
The kid is definitely cute, but with that editing, I'm afraid she's about to zap me with laser vision!

Alien anatomy lesson
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
I am pretty sure I would never have guessed what this is if you didn't explain it.

Pale as a Bucket
by aberration

Comment:
To me, effective as an abstract, but not as a still life.

Her Mother's Eyes
by scalvert

Comment:
Congratulations, Shannon! As to your comment in your photog's notes--I'm sure I would have entered, but I don't think I've EVER taken a photo of a baby animal!

At your service for decades
by gyaban

Comment:
Just saw this at 1x--nice work there, too, man! You're a rock star!

P.S. Is this a self-portrait?

Medicinal Herbs
by Denise

Comment:
Denise - congratulations for your first ribbon (and a BLUE one) and your new personal-best score! That's just awesome.

So in this photo I see dill, lavender, and rosemary, and I think I see basil and sage... am I right so far? What am I missing?

The modern operator
by Cory

Comment:
Second Niall's comment - this is a conceptually strong photo and makes a welcome jab at the epidemic of infuriating phone trees. (A lot of them you can just pound 9, 0, or # to get to a real person, but that doesn't always work... and even more than traditional ones, I can't stand the ones that require you to speak phrases to a robot.) Anyway, congrats on top ten!

Operators are Standing By
by KarenNfld

Comment:
Karen, you sure have figured out how to get the most out of your little figures. Perfect shot for the challenge and a great title. Congratulations!

lovealways
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
The overlay really does add a lot to this image. It's tastefully handled--enough to give it a gritty old-beat-up sort of feel without being overpowering. I daresay it's also a sign of being well done that I can't tell how many overlay images you used, but I'd guess two or three. (Maybe you just had one really fabulous texture!)

At your service for decades
by gyaban

Comment:
Great photo, glad it landed on top! I'm in awe that despite your amazing portfolio, you still managed another personal best :) Also, I like how the operator is left handed :)