Portrait of Majesty
by Cantique

Comment:
Nice. Very nice! Good luck in the challenge!

Captive
by faidoi

Comment:
I would like this so much better if the line didn't cut cross the elephant's eye.... (sorry, major pet peeve of mine is the either not see the eye, or have something intrude on it)

Touch
by Mad-D

Comment:
Very nice! Good luck in the challenge!

Monsoon Over Mission
by f-32

Comment:
Gorgeous! The b&w treatment works perfectly here. I love the drama. Good luck in the challenge!

Summer breeze
by heida

Comment:
Lovely!

Captivity
by Tycho

Comment:
A major no-no in my book is... not being able to see the eyes.

By the Sea
by snackwells

Comment:
This is amazing in that it appears as just a plain old snapshot. And at the same time, it is anything but! I like the leading lines (fence, trees, shoreline and waves). The exposure is perfect in spite of a bright sun with its potential for harsh shadows. And I love the colors. My only complaint might be that her arms just disappear out of the picture... it leaves me wondering why they were cropped. But other than that, I really like this image. Good luck in the challenge!

The Lookout
by Manic

Comment:
Love the shallow DOF. And even though the squirrel has his back to you, you can still see his eye. (a major grievance of mine is when you can't see the eyes of the person or animal) So big plus for you. Love the colors in the background too. Makes the picture very interesting. My only nit might be a wish for a tad more sharpness around the eye. Good luck in the challenge!

Mississippi Sunset
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
Beautiful! Good luck in the challenge!

Les Vosges , Utah
by claudia26

Comment:
Beautiful! Great use of negative space and leading lines. Colors are perfect. Good luck in the challenge!