Nice work!!

Great concept, very well executed.

Very nice work!

Awesome! Looks like he belongs. Great blending work.

Goes right to the natural character of the praying mantis! Nice one!

I've seen this guy before in photos. Very cool. Great photo!

Nice work.

Whoa.....that is awesome!! So clean and clear. Excellent concept and very well executed.

Such a nice smile for the camera! Nice shot.

Great shot. Really shows off the texture.

Ditto....I use the D300. Great camera. However, this photo is a bit grainy. It obviously wasn't taken with the D300...

That is one cool weather vane! Nice shot.

Creepy cool!

Everybody's a critic! It looks great. Nice work!

Pretty! I like it.

Very good. Clean, simple and to the point. The integration of the paperclip design is a great touch.

My dog loves water from the garden hose too! Good entry.

I've seen this image before. It must be a popular spot for photographers.

I like it! Nice find.

How charming. Nicely composed.

I guess one could nit-pick any piece to death, but I think this is a clever idea.

Very appealing! Nice and clear and crisp with a great concept.

Cool!

Now, that's an original take! Nice job.

Yes, I remember the old days and dark rooms, which I loved. You're absolutely right. Today, photo editing seems to have turned into a totally separate art form from photography itself. Hence, photography contests vs. Photoshop contests here. I used to be of the "pure" belief, and for the most part, keep my photos true. However, I've learned that a little tweak here and there can really enhance a photo. Technology....what's one to do?? The bottom line....stay true to yourself and your art! Happy shooting!

Very nice. Love the warm light.

Nice! Parrot rising! The flames look great around the bird.

I agree with you that photography is very subjective and can understand your friends' point of view. From a purely visual/design point of view, the clothesline interferes with the flow of the photo. Just my thoughts and certainly wouldn't want to persuade you to adjust your view. However, you can make changes. Once you've edited the photo, simply go to your profile, click on "My Entries" and find this entry. Click on the "Replace Image" box and upload your edited image.

Nice one!

Hey, you been hanging around my house again? LOL. Nice gate.

Wow! Awesome graphic. Nice use of the image, especially the background. That's a really nice touch.

Very nice! I agree with Alan2641 on the clothesline.

Wow! Great manipulation and wonderful work that stands on its own. Nice job!!

Ewwwwwww....!!! But a good entry.

Cool idea.

Wow! Now that's using your imagination! Nice work!

Wow! Magical scene. Nicely done!

LOL! Where's the fun in keeping her dry? I see your thinking.

Cool concept. I wonder, though, if her personal umbrella is too much? Just a thought. Nice idea!

Awesome dream. One I share with you. Good luck!! Oh, and nicely illustrated with the photo.

CMYK46, you just gained my respect for admitting to your "words spoken too soon".

And thank you for proving my point to the naysayer's of the photo choices. You prove that all it takes is a little imagination!! You go!!

Awesome entry. Nice work.

If the water was more in focus, this would be off theme. It appears the author is focusing on the wet seagull.

I like this. Great street scene.

This is so cool! Great concept. Well executed.

It wouldn't be a fountain contest without this one!! Nice shot.

Nice night/motion shot. Kudos for using an "available" surface for your tripod support!

Nice. Love the birds.

Cool. Nice blend.