manipulated rose by CherryMartin

I recently read a book in which the main character kept repeating his life, dying, and then waking again in his teens to try again. Each cycle he tried different approaches from improving his own situation to improving that of humanity. In the end he came to realize that each of us has a few close contacts in our lives that make a difference, and the importance of life is registered in the contribution returned to those we love. It reminded me of the line from an old Beatles song, "The love you take is equal to the love you make."

Moon over Monsanto by taggart

A study in superb composition for sure. I can always learn a bit from you.

En garde! by helenlinda

Helen, the luminous emerald color is so vibrant and appealing it "pops." What an awesome shot! Congratulations to you.

Blowing bubbles by Nettles

Love the "moment." It isn't easy to capture scenes like this. Congratulations to you, Annette.

steve

The Wedding Train by Diana

So creative and unique. An inspiration in every way.

A question of scale by mrswoolybill

When I was a young man I didn't understand Mozart. In my mid-40's I began to appreciate the music this man wrote at the age of 12. Talk about a humbling experience. Moira, I admire your mission of discovery. You're honest, you're forthright, and most definitely appealing. Beauty is simple - it shines, it speaks, it is unmistakable. And it can have meaning even if it isn't commonly accepted, yet who cares? Most of us are looking for a simple and beautiful way to call it quits along the way.

A dogs prayer by dawnmichelle

A juxtaposition of the old and new, but with a theme...love is eternal. To play the tricky game of life a girl needs a plan; to play the game of love she needs a man.

golf anyone? by CherryMartin

Wonderfully composed from a person who doesn't golf!!!

In the pink by helenlinda

Wow, love the depth and hue of the colors, Helen. Truly inspirational!

For You ... by Skye24Blue

Stunning work, Mac, but it's time to invest in a prime lens. Always use a tripod. You've come that far.

Lovers by andy p

People have sometimes called this the "funeral flower." I raise them for their sheer beauty, and often they bloom here long after springtime. Nothing is ever certain with these plants, so perhaps the "funeral" description is prophetic. But I hope that their death designation is interchangeable with beauty!!!

High and Dry by andy p

Spectacular! I have a photo from the exact same spot but with a dreary, white-out sky, that I've sold dozens of times. People seem to like the contrast of lines and earth colorations. Funny, I so much wanted a shot like yours, and yet the bleak, skyless photo I took has been one of my most successful. Congratulations on yours - who knows what the public will go for!

A Mother's Love by andy p

It's like you could reach in and touch them. The best nature shots give you this illusion.


steve

Apis mellifica by CarolG

Yep, that's close, Carol, you're such a world-class artist. I look to you for inspiration, but it seems missing here. I think this is a shot where lighting would provide the "Wow" factor.

The Graveyard. by Buffalo_Tom

Wow, Tom, as always you've manage to tame the horizon, to bring it close, something almost touchable. It's almost poetic.

Whistler Sunset by GillyB

Wow, this one speaks to me. So very beautiful!