Ouch! Good thing it wasn't one of the big ones.

Even the colour is apocalyptic! Great!

nice!

yes, I just figured that out -- I somehow missed that revision/update and I will watch what I say from now on about "on/off theme"

Nice. I see it and I like it.

Edit : Ouch , sorry for not seeing the mushroom ! my apologizes author, really great find !

(Thanks Ade for the feedback )

Beautiful shot captured author...Lovely work.....Stunning image....

So cute.Good luck.

omg... this is such a cute picture... love it! gl author

so funny! gl

Nice shot. Good luck.

c'mon guys, have a bit of imagination here............when do clouds ever look exactly like what people say they do............author, I can see it, well done for spotting it!

Agree w/ above, if it were a "mushroom cloud" from and atomic explosion... it would be on topic as a recognizable shape, although a really neat cloud, i believe this one falls under storm cloud...

I agree with Lamantine on this one, not to mention it doesn't look anything like a mushroom cloud from a bomb.

beautiful cloud indeed, but i was just wondering if its on theme..."Your challenge is to photograph a recognizable cloud shape. It MUST be a figure such as an animal or shape that is clear and distinct. " Good luck !

BEAUTIFUL!

Excellent...

I'm onboard with the "cute as heck" group here, what a funny shot...nicely done

nicely colored gator, I'm thinking..."new wallet" perhaps...(just kidding)

What a beautiful colt....love the coloring.. great shot...

Ouch!

Cool!

adorable

sweet

We're talking about a baby, not about an adult. Don't worry, it's a very cute shot! But I don't think it's a good place to take a nap, specially if that place is out of home...

Personally... I don't think it's a big deal. I don't think there's virtually anything prurient about this shot whatsoever.

Hysterical... he's right at that age where if he makes up his mind about something, no amount of talking will change it.

I think this is cute... does not disturb me in the least... but, if this was my child, I would not post the picture... too many freaks online these days...

priceless expression!!!!! gl

Nice shot.....GL

Nice entry....GL

nice shot

very nice shot !

Totally agree about the shot being on topic...
And author, thanks for the definition...I gotta remember that one! LOL
In my neck of the woods, we call them "skooks" why??? I don't really know...

Mekun, personally, I don't see a problem with this shot.........the lady loves wearing the hat, which is very brave of her.... ......and so, imo, the shot is on topic!

good effort, though the focus could have been better imo.

Yup... we do indeed! Nice!

fair answer, and good on you for looking to keep to the rules........good luck.....

wonderful, totally agree with the sentiment.

That picture would of been on topic this isnt. You cant ignore half the guidelines The picture doesnt portray how she feels about the hat anyways, we have to take your word on that.

I can see your point here author, but the leaves do tend to draw the eye from the main subject, that being the bud itself. It might have been better if they were darker, imo.

I think the leaves are more part of the background than the actual subject.

"Be as obvious as possible and make sure she's doing a clearly visible activity" I dont see anything.

Ok... I guess I can deduce "daggy"... but hey, I am of the theory that when "dagginess" confronts comfort, the latter wins!lol

I know that "look"...I get it all the time...nicely captured

is this HDR?

Daggy?!?...OK, I'm with kyricom...great looking photo, but hazy on the term...daggy

lovely color and good focus, nicely done

I don't know what "daggy" means, but I think she looks great!

Congratulations!