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The lighting and composition very effective Michael. I can just picture 2 people talking and rocking together – just enjoying their time together.

Michael, I think that in this case, light pollution was your friend! Dramatic lighting that works

I like this a lot Timothy. The composition and the colors make it look as if something has just been launched into space

I’m going to say “friend” (in hopes that he hears me). The focus makes the bird and the beautiful turquoise really stand out

Interesting point of view, Diane!

It looks like a very happy home, Ken. The color is outstanding

Patrick, thanks partly to the composition, you presented the flower (tulip?) as one of the most elegant, flowers I’ve seen in a long time 🙂

I can almost feel the soft, velvety texture of the petals. Beautiful job 🙂

Interesting image of a “braided” trunk, Michael

Dave, it may not be exactly the image you wanted but it’s still a great example of portraying different textures

Feeling blue

I never write what I don’t mean, Patrick 😉

Great treatment Pat! You really made this look like an old photo

Very nice!! I’m glad Pat knew what it was because I sure didn’t

Thanks for your kind words Dave. Those things, especially tools and machinery, are often the things I start looking at from different directions.

Thanks Patrick. I just happened to notice this in a nursery a few years ago where I was trying to figure out how to do macros with my small non-DSLR camera

Very nice job Pat! It’s a beautiful romantic image for the spring 🙂

Thanks for the explanation Patrick. Your great eye saw what was going on and managed to catch it

Nailed it!”

You keep giving me intriguing new perspectives on wildlife, Charmaine. Thanks so much!