Well... THAT's a different definition of "stretching!" Good one, though! Reply »

thank's, every woman who has been pregnant can relate! Even comes with STRETCH marks!! Reply »

really beautiful, well done. Reply »

One of the most poetic shots I've seen until now. Speaking of nature, natural, time, future asleep... so many things involved in here...
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oh YEEEES, I knew it was you! Reply »

Heartfelt thanks to friskiwi and cocor! Reply »

This is really a great pic!!! One of the best entries in this contest! Reply »

And another heartfelt thanks to my favorite photographer, PATTY!! Reply »

This is a lovely shot! Reply »

Thanks Iluvscrappy!! Reply »

sory,but I think that that picture is from some book or something... i don't think that is taken "for real". Reply »

ivanSpace, have a look at this author's portfolio and you will understand why this shot is real. it's only a matter of a very special talent, believe me Reply »

This is lovely. What a capture...not to mention an amazing keepsake for the expecting mother. Beautiful shot, and definitely one of my favs in this contest. Reply »

WOW, first of all to Ivanspace- I guess you could say that is one of the BEST compliments I have ever received about my work! I can assure you it is mine, I photographed my daughter when she was pregnant. I have been a profession photographer for most of my life, I started taking photographs when I was five and started getting paid at age 14, It has been my lifes passion. Right up there with my kids!
Thank you everyone for all the beautiful words! Reply »

Awesome - looks like a painting Reply »

WOWWW!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! This is a fantastic pic, the first place is well deserved Reply »

Congrats for your first place! Reply »

oh dear.
excuse the drool.
but... WOW. this is definitely ART. nice stretch Reply »

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Very nice, except you should have taken the necklace off. Cool shot, though Reply »

This necklace was a gift from my mother (is a cross) so i never take it off.
But you are right...it would be better with out it.
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Understandable. The price we pay for art! Reply »

This is a great shot, love the symmetry. Well done! Reply »

A magnificent "X" ! Reply »

If you were covered in oil - who took the shot? I don't mean to offend but the lighting aroungd the feet make the shot look like a chop Reply »

And now that I know who you are - I doubt that it was chopped Reply »

Fallinghorse, I think the effect you are looking at is a result of dramatic contrast adjustments. That caught my eye too. Reply »

That is correct RayTedwell!.
I used a remote to take this photo FallingHorse.
The flash is on the ceiling ,to be more accurate on the ceilings light
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So ummm.. back in the days, they competed completely naked? I need a moment here, lol.
Very nice artistic shot. Reply »

Wow Reply »

Congrats for a great second place! Reply »

how adorable!!!! Great shot and on theme!! Reply »

wonderful Reply »

Congrats for your third place! Reply »

i was waiting for something like this, well done! Reply »

cute Reply »

HOW CUTE!!!!! I wonna play with the little cutie! Reply »

Oh he sure is playful. Kittens are the best. Thanks for the nice comments guys. Reply »

I like it..great capture! Reply »

Adorable! GL Reply »

I'm up against some great pictures, but thank you both. Reply »

Love the worn look on the rope. Very nice find and well taken. Reply »

I love angles like this! Always a good eye-catcher! nice work Author Reply »

great shot Reply »

Awesome- the detail in this is brilliant Reply »