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

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

really beautiful, well done.

One of the most poetic shots I've seen until now. Speaking of nature, natural, time, future asleep... so many things involved in here...

oh YEEEES, I knew it was you!

Heartfelt thanks to friskiwi and cocor!

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

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

This is a lovely shot!

Thanks Iluvscrappy!!

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

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

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.

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!

Awesome - looks like a painting

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

Congrats for your first place!