Mutually Dependent
by Budya

Comment:
The challenge description read: "Partnerships and teamwork are everywhere about us in nature and in human affairs; capture an image that shows a mutually beneficial relationship."

This image fits the description perfectly. I'm quite disappointed by its score. Most of the higher rated pictures basically just show two individuals - with no apparent mutually beneficial relationship. This picture captures the crucial moment in a truly mutually beneficial relationship beautifully. Technically it's also great, with perfect focus on the bee. Why would anyone give this a low rating or even a 1? I don't understand. Maybe people are not aware of the relationship between bees and flowers...

Inseparables
by Brin

Comment:
A wonderful image, glad to see it on the front page. Enjoy Paris, it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Don't forget your camera. ;-)

The Creators Masterpiece -- The Milky Way rising over the Pines
by jlanoue

Comment:
Wow, John, this was your challenge. Glad to see you getting a ribbon and an awesome score!

The Chase
by surfdabbler

Comment:
One of the best in the show, great action shot! I hope this gets a ribbon, but many DPCers seem to have a preference for clean, quiet images...

Eternal Friendship
by senor_kasper

Comment:
Perfect, a beautiful tribute. Thank you for taking the time to create such a moving image. I hope I'll see it on the front page.

Water Cowboy
by acoppola

Comment:
This guy looks a bit like Michael Moore... Just my first thought. Nice picture, but a bit too far away from the cowboy theme, in my opinion.

Dorothy's Gold
by MPRPRO

Comment:
Ha, look at those ratings. They don't seem to have much to do with the quality of the image...

Snuggle
by lovethelight

Comment:
Underrated, IMHO. I expected this to do better.

Smokin My Filament
by moonwell

Comment:
Great idea and execution. Congrats!

P.S.: "Removing the vacuum" is an interesting way of looking at it. ;-)

Starry, Starry Night...Paint Your Palette Blue and Grey
by hotpasta

Comment:
Beautiful! The sky itself is not that special, but together with the skyline it works. And DPCers usually like pictures like this one, so it'll do well.