Flapping by JKmedia

Flapping, originally uploaded by JKmedia.

Nominated by dog ma

That is such a great shot. Perfect pose, timing and exposure. Beautiful colors in that butterfly too, one I've never seen before. The bokeh in the background is an absolute bonus. Well done!

dog ma

BroadpoolReflection by andyathlon

BroadpoolReflection, originally uploaded by andyathlon

Nominated by JKmedia

This is a quite superb image. The exposure is controlled well and the smooth result is evocative and oozing quality. I've had some tough times in my life over the past 6 months and I still have many sad days. The sun goes down and leaves us in the dark...
...but hope is there that a new day dawns again. It will not be dark forever. God is the giver, taker and sustainer of life.
JK

Puffin Chat by JKmedia

Puffin chat, originally uploaded by JKmedia

Nominated by -liyen-

I love this photo because, in addition to the wonderful clarity of the subjects, beautiful colours, and great POV, you've captured it at the perfect moment. It also tells such a story, and gave me a great laugh when I saw it.

Congrats on this image and on your wonderful body of work.

Laos by samthe8th

Laos, originally uploaded by samthe8th.

Nominated by JKmedia
"There are some photographs that you admire for their technical quality. Others appeal because of the unique way in which something, you may have seen many times before, has been framed and portrayed. Still others appeal because they give a warm sense of pleasure as you marvel at the wonder of the created world we live in. And others for their sheer power to arrest your soul and leave you wondering 'what's the story there' causing your imagination to run free.

This photograph by Sam has captured so much. The children's expressions each tells a story. The subtle sepia toning fits well with the mood the children express and adds another dynamic to a wonderful shot. The high-key presentation allows for no other distraction and one is drawn therefore, with strong empathic resonance, to a shot that is a great portrayal of powerful human drama.

It is quite simply a stunning shot."