withstanding the rain by samthe8th

withstanding the rain by samthe8th

Nominated by Joe_Andrews

"This is just simply all kinds of awesome with the rain drops and vibrant color an maybe a tad bit of sadness with the flowers succumbing to the rain. A fantastic photo all around!! "

lillium refraction by PKski

lillium refraction by PKski

Nominated by sure2talk

"I'm fascinated by water drop photographs and think this one is a perfect example with the reflection being so sharp and the colours so vivid."

Am I in trouble? by dog ma

Am I in trouble? by dog ma

Nominated by Dawn J.

"Jody takes the most amazing dog photos I've ever seen, every one of them 'blog worthy'.. her ability to capture the emotion, curiosity and doggy soul blows me away every time! This particular photo is Cashus struck me because his expression says so much! "

Urban nature by samthe8th

Urban nature by samthe8th

Nominated by andyathlon

"Im a bugger for a long exposure black and white. Awesome contrast, tones, and motion the trees in the foreground make it extra special. Instant Fav "

Dancing in the hall by mksfoto

Dancing in the hall by mksfoto

Nominated by illie72

"The depth is amazing, the treatment is just wonderful! It's just like the child is all alone, you wish someone takes care of him, and at the same time the child looks so lighthearted...The photo really "gets" me! "

Wall Of Pop by Pixel Seeker

Wall of pop by Pixel Seeker

Nominated by RosLol

"it is funny, original, there is a great light and great colors and ... i love SODA !"

Empire, framed by rossefotographie.com

Empire, framed by rossefotographie.com

Nominated by marianne macgregor

" I was taken with this image the moment I first saw it. Everything about it - the composition, framing, exposure, lighting - combine perfectly for a haunting and powerful image. I could spend hours imagining the story here - or simply getting lost in it. "

Margam Park House Black and White by andyathlon

Margam Park House Black and White by andyathlon

Nominated by veryvinita

I was completely blown away by this pic from andyathlon
Love the angle & composition. Works great in B&W.

There's a light that never goes out by Cachocenso

There's a light that never goes out" by Cachocenso

Nominated by Leslie Vernon

I went way back to page 70ish to find this shot. It seems rather appropriate given the tragic anniversary in the US this week. Beautiful colors, great silhouette, and of course that fantastic light. Simple, but stunningly effective.

Balloons over Bagan by samthe8th

i would like to nominate the following shot to the blog:



Balloons over Bagan by samthe8th

Nominated by RosLol

I cannot give a "technical" reason of my choice ... i am not able ... but this photo makes me dream... i can look at it for hours.
I love the tones, but most of all i love the MOMENT.
It looks like a magic place.
And it has been a love at first sight for this capture.

thoughtful2 by taryntella2

thoughtful2 by taryntella2

Nominated by MMGoode

"I'd like to nominate this candid portrait for the pinnacle's blog. I love the framing, the tonal range, and the feel of this image by Taryntella2, or Taryn. But the light is what makes it stand out for me. If photography is the essence of light, then in my estimation, this portrait is just about perfect."

Masterpiece by MMGoode

Masterpiece by MMGoode

Nominated by gwyny1

"It was a daunting task going through all the superb shots in the pool,but as soon as i saw this shot again i realised it had to be my choice,mainly because it never fails to bring a smile to my face.

I love the b/w treatment to this shot.The up close and personal feel to the work conveys a strong bond or connection to the child,who is deep in concentration producing her Masterpiece.

The way she grips the large paintbrush whilst showing pleasure and pride in her work is charming"

Barcelona - Park hotel by RosLol

By RosLol

Nominated by mmarsupilami

J'ai choisi celle-ci parce que je pourrais passer 100 000 fois à cet endroit et je ne penserai jamais à faire cette photo-là. C'est normal d'admirer ce qu'on ne fait pas ou ne sait pas faire soi-même (j'ai hésité à prendre un portrait). Cette photo est merveilleusement équilibrée et structurée par la lumière. De plus, j'aime sa couleur ainsi que la partie "brûlée" du haut de l'escalier.

Translated to English:
I choose this shot because I could go by this place 100,000 times and never think to take this photograph. It's normal to admire that which one couldn't do or wouldn't know how to do himself (I hesitate to take a portrait). This picture is very well balanced and structured with the light. Further, I like the color and the burnt (highlights) look of the top of the stairs.