dalvay beach sunset silhouettes by -liyen-

dalvay beach sunset silhouettes, originally uploaded by -liyen-.

Nominated by mksfoto

It has a magical warm light, beautiful colours and tones, depth and all this combines to create an unique photo of a sunset on a shoreline. It captures a great expanse of the scape yet it is intimate through its capture of the dog-walker and other silhouettes. Janice's photos always have a unique vision and treatment and this is a prime example of it.

No Need to Look Over my Shoulder... by PGornell

No Need to Look Over my Shoulder... by PGornell

Nominated by Space Ritual

Not only is it just a very pleasing and well composed shot, it also brings to mind one of life's lessons. That lesson being "You can't know where you are going until you know where you've been"
The hills valleys and life's curves in the rear view mirror and smooth traveling out in front.

I've always liked this photo since it first appeared in The Pinnacle and I'm pleased to have the chance to give Paul the nomination to the Pinnacle blog and to actually express to him just how his wonderful photograph has touched me

Untitled by Anderson Fang

untitled, première mise en ligne par Anderson Fang.

Nominated by Aumbody images

The photograph is serene and very beautiful.
Also, there is a technical mastery at play which means that beauty can shine without any distractions - The composition elegantly breaks the photograph into three areas of contrasting brightness, tone, colour and texture.
The tonal range for a single exposure is remarkable.
The light, whether in the sun’s rays or subtly and softly creeping over the rocks is stunning and I admire Anderson’s choice to keep the image low key rather than simply overpower the darkness with a high iso/long exposure combination.

Untitled by NZ photography

untitled, première mise en ligne par NZ Photography.

Nominated by Panos_r

I love the gothic-like look of the city in contrast with the gorgeous sunset, the fine pattern on the rivers surface and the city lights that add the final touch in the 3dimensionality of this shot.

Crown Jewels by Aumbody images

Crown Jewels, première mise en ligne par aumbody images.

Nominated by Dog_Ma

Beautiful water drop macro! Awesome colors and sharpness! Love those three little drops at the top and the bokeh at the back of the big drop too. Really great job of a very hard subject! Great job!!!

Colosseum #0001 by Panos_r

Colosseum #0001, première mise en ligne par panos_r.

Nominated by San Diego Shooter.

I love Greek Mythology and this shot takes a unique perspective on one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Next year, I hope to visit Athens and will use this shot as inspiration.

Standing Tall by dog_ma

Standing Tall Originally uploaded by dog_ma

Nominated by Dean of Photography

When this Heron image by Dog Ma first came into the pool I was totally blown away by it. The reflection in the water and golden tones give it a fairytale like quality. Simply beautiful