cold swim
by drueov

Comment:
Infra-red HDR - interesting, and I rather like it, too!

Averno Lake
by Rino63

Comment:
I'm afraid the processing of this doesn't work for me - there are noticable halos on the skyline, and at the edge of the lake, and there is an oppresive feel to the overall exposure. That said, the composition is spot on and I would suspect I would really like a straight photo!

HDR in Providence
by valkner

Comment:
Impressively evenly balanced exposure!

Grotto
by viajero

Comment:
From an HDR point of view this scores marks because I can clearly see that areas that would normally be in deep shadow have detail here. That said, I find the phot itself somewhat uninspiring and lacking in impact.

Minnowburn Beeches
by gerard

Comment:
A very pleasing shot that feels 'believable'.

Sunflowers
by JeniY

Comment:
Gorgeous bright, vibrant colours, although on the down-side the greens are rather unnaturally over-saturated.

The West Gate
by michael_p

Comment:
I find myself in two minds about this one: On a photographic level my brain just can't adjust to it - it is too far removed from how I interpret what my eyes see in reality. That said, I actually rather like it in a sort of jigsaw puzzle painting way - sounds rather as though I am damning it with feint praise, but I am scoring 8, because I do find it curiously attractive, because it is a well composed appealing scene, and because you have avoided the pitfall of horrible skies and halos around the subjects.

Water Wings
by Hye5

Comment:
This is my avourite of the water reflections. The composition is lovely, the exposure good (always tricky with white feathers), and the wavy reflection really interesting. Bumped from 8 to 9.

reflections of cheescake
by Elvis_L

Comment:
An original idea, and well executed.

Precision
by BakerBug

Comment:
Makes me feel ill just thinking about this photo! One of the more original takes on the challenge, and your 'blue-sky' thinking has earned an 8 from me.