Captive Boredom by Boris Liberman Great photo of a leopard, naturally, but I also like the rocky background and shallow depth of field -- very nice framing. The bars off to the side show the cat is in captivity without overemphasizing that fact, and he certainly looks bored.
Beetle & Thistle by Dan Scott There are several nice macro shots, so I am not totally sure why this one grabbed me the most. I think it's the lovely purple. And the fact that it is against green -- that is always an interesting color combination. The beetle curving around the thistle adds interest, scale, further defines the thistle round form, and, of course, really makes the photo. Very nice close-up. Antique Straw Hats by Lon Williamson I don't quite know why this captured my whimsy, but it did/does. The simplicity of the photo is part of it: the simplicity of the subject, the number of items in the frame, and the composition. I guess it tickles me because the hats sort of look like they are dancing, so it makes me want to doff one and dance. Harvest Time by Leon Altoff Ditto here -- a simple and effective photo. If the photographer had not explained what the items are I would no idea. But it's not really necessary to know what they are, because they make a nice abstract with intriguing interweaving lines. Nice composition. Krajkowo in Red by Marciej Marchlewski This also looks like a painting :-). In fact a painting by a famous oil painter (but one who's name I cannot think of off-hand.) It's a little too dark, I would lighten it up a bit (either printing or scanning -- also maybe it darkened in the scanning process). But the sun reflecting on clouds gives it punch, and it is an interesting study of one color. Oh, sheesh, there were so many other ones that grabbed me. But remember, I am a novice. And I hope I spelled everyone's names right. Now the question is do I have the gall to post this (these)? Doe aka Marnie (Guess so. :-))
