Nature in Black and White

Stunning! Your photo of this Great Grey Owl is exquisite! His clear and well defined details are amazing! I love the gentle expression you have captured here. The monochrome really bings this to life, showing the beautiful patterns of his feathers with wonderful depth and reality. Excellent clarity with well thought out framing to showcase this bird in the best way. Thank you so much for sharing and congratulation on your top ten placement in such a competitive contest!

Jodi ~ Way West

The incredible amount of clear, crisp details to be seen throughout this photo are impressive indeed! I most admired the excellent framing and perfect lighting that give this flower such realistic depth. The monochrome presentation is an eye catching and immensely appealing still life.

Kudos to the photographer for your fine work, thank you for sharing and congratulation on your number one placement in a very competitive contest!

Jodi - Way West

This stunning photo is a wonderful example of timing, talented photography and most excellent post processing. We feel as though we are a part of this magical and somewhat surreal scene. The details of their faces and expressions are well captured giving us an outstanding view of nature. Thank you for sharing and congratulation on top ten placement!

Jodi ~ Way West

The beauty of flowers never fails to amaze and move me and your shot of this PomPom flower is exquisite both in detail and appeal!

The gorgeous lines and peaks of the petals might not have been as impactful in color as they are in this stark monochrome presentation. The low-light and off center placement are well done bringing our attention right where it needs to be. Thoughtful and wonderfully creative! Congratulations on your top ten placement and thank you for sharing!

Jodi ~ Way West

The amazing details of your macro shot are immediately appealing and eye-catching. Your photo shows wonderful clarity with the most finite details showing. The monochrome toning brings this Predator Fly to life and is dramatic in a fun and terrifying sort of way

Well captured! Congratulations on top ten placement and thank you for sharing!

Jodi ~ Way West

This photo immediately drew my attention and made me laugh at this Mantis dancing on the beautiful blooms! Wonderfully well captured with excellent lighting and exquisite details. The horizontal placement of the branch is so appealing and nicely constructed. Your lighting is excellent to showcase this bugs details in a dramatic yet clear manner. An entertaining artwork with all the right elements and professionalism to be a top ten. Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

Jodi ~ Way West

Beautiful lighting and gorgeous post processing brought this Anemone flower onto my top ten. The clarity and depth of your photo combined with the furry effect highlighting the smallest details is a visual delight to behold! The center placement and overhead lighting are well done and I could see this printed and hanging in someone’s office or home. Beautiful!!

Congratulations on top ten placement and thank you for sharing!

Jodi ~ Way West

Such human eyes and a wonderfully calculating expression you have captured in this Gorilla! I picked this for my top ten because of the exquisite details of this handsome animal. He is well framed and standing out in a pleasant way from the background. Your Rembrandt style lighting is appealing and the black and white presentation lends drama that might have been lost in a color photo. Nicely done, congratulations and thank you for sharing!

Jodi ~ Way West

This beautiful ocean scene made my top ten because of its perfect DOF and pleasing layers of interest throughout. The monochrome is dramatic yet understated and shows the exquisite details in a wonderful way.. You have created a peaceful and tranquil work of art that makes one feel like this is a place they would like to be! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your number two placement! Jodi ~ Way West

The many shapes and textures of this photo are appealing and eye-catching. I like the varying shades of white through gray into black that your monochrome presentation offers. I see beautiful clarity and finely highlighted details. The unusual-ness of this shot is what brought it onto my top ten. The flowers are different and your photo is unique along with being well taken.

Congratulation on top ten placement and thank you for sharing!

Jodi ~ Way West