Softness of the sea

Softness of the sea
Originally uploaded by Mr. Flibble

Such a wonderful image, I just had to share it. Pure moody beautiful B&W leaves me long for the sea.

X X X X

X X X X
Originally uploaded by *regina*

Admin's Choice for the Imperfection Theme!

It takes a great eye to have seen a photo in this and what a great photo it is too; simple and graphic and a great illustration of imperfection.

Thanks for sharing it with us in our theme Regina!!

mental dental II

mental dental II
Originally uploaded by ༺lifemage༻

Admin's Choice for the Imperfection Theme!

One of those shots that makes you want to know a bit more, even with out the background it's very eye-catching.
Thanks for sharing it with us in our theme Ian!!!

sparks

sparks
Originally uploaded by Joits

Congratulations to Joits. This awesome shot of a lighter in action is this week's winner for the Scavenger Hunt - number 22! The detail in the sparks of all colors are so cool. Take a look at this beauty in large. Also take a look at all twelve photos for this week. Nicely done!

bubble

bubble
Originally uploaded by chicadecasa

This great photograph of this wonderful bubble was taken by this week's winner for the scavenger hunt, chicadescasa. I love the iridescence and if you look closely you can see the bubble blower reflected in the bubble. Congrats to chicadecasa. Take a look at a slideshow of all twelve entries!

Downtown San Diego, CA, USA

Downtown San Diego, CA, USA
Originally uploaded by fp_99

Admins choice: Skylines theme

Excellent shot...WOW! Very impressive :-)

Pittsburgh Skyline at Dusk

Pittsburgh Skyline at Dusk
Originally uploaded by joesnitty

Admins choice: Skylines theme

This shot really left a lasting impression on me, well done!

The Psychedelic Sky is Falling!!!

The Psychedelic Sky is Falling!!!
Originally uploaded by Pankcho.

Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase.

This photo from Pankcho is such good fun! The different colours and patterns make such a lovely and interesting photo.

Thanks you for sharing this with us in 22nd - 25th June Showcase.

tracings

tracings
Originally uploaded by Swiv.

Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase.

This beautiful photo from Swiv really has made me say wow. The colours, detail and bokeh are all stunning.

Thanks you for sharing this with us in 22nd - 25th June Showcase.

Leave It To Me #13

Leave It To Me #13
Originally uploaded by Micah A. Ponce

Yee-ha! A big round of applause to the winner of #13 Leave It To Me challenge: Micah A. Ponce!

This work speaks for it self :-) Many congratulations to you!!

Eternal Freedom Fries

Eternal Freedom Fries
Originally uploaded by Nehcoy Siola

Congratulations, Nehcoy Siola, Second place winner of #13 Leave It To Me!

I was really amazed when I saw this the first time. Only the idea is worth all the points, but the execution is awesome too! Fantastic entry - I can't wait to see what you come up with next :-)

manipulation

manipulation
Originally uploaded by Jac.

How cool is this? Congratulations to Jac., the bronze winner of #13 Leave It To Me photo transformation challenge!

Fantastic idea and creativity with an awesome result!

untitled

Originally uploaded by khugokim

This gritty reflective shot is of the Korean War Memorial in Washington DC. I really like how abstract this is and evocative of the ghosts from that war. Thank you khugokim for sharing this memorial in our memorials on your travels theme.

France Normandie Monument of D day

France Normandie Monument of D day
Originally uploaded by Fr Antunes

This amazing sculpture on the beach of Normandy is a memorial to the storming of that beach in World War II. I've never seen this before and imagine this must be quite a sight as you're walking along the sand. Thank you Fr Antunes for sharing this photo in the memorials from your travels theme.

...lend me your hands...

...lend me your hands...
Originally uploaded by KCLam

Admin's Choice for the Secret Life of Plants Theme!!

Plants are even more beautiful when you look at them closely. I love the simplicity of this image!!
Thanks for sharing it with us Lam!!

Thousand Arms to Hug You

Thousand Arms to Hug You
Originally uploaded by *eSThER* - Veterinarian of the Wachoo Wachoo Tribe

Admin's Choice for the Secret Life of Plants Theme!

Who would have known that something as simple as a plant stem could look so beautiful!!
Gorgeous work Esther and thanks for sharing it with us!!

Hulhumale

Hulhumale
Originally uploaded by fatharaasy

Congratulations fatharaasy, you are the 23,000th member of The World Through My Eyes.
Welcome to the group!

wine tasting

wine tasting
Originally uploaded by k@telyn.

Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase.

I love this photo, the perspective, depth of field and colours are wonderful. It really sets the scene for a lovely wine tasting session!

Thank you for sharing this with us in the 15th - 18th June Showcase

Ordinary Days: Clothesline

Ordinary Days: Clothesline
Originally uploaded by jump4joy.

Admin's Choice: Weekend Showcase.

jump4joy has managed to turn something very ordinary into a beautiful photo. The tones and depth of field really are perfect.

Thank you for sharing this with us in the 15th - 18th June Showcase

Shadows in Purple 0659

Shadows in Purple 0659
Originally uploaded by CatDancing

I really like this purple shadow shot. It leaped out at me in the scavenger hunt and is a great entry for "shadow". Congrats to CatDancing for winning this week's Scavenger Hunt and be sure to check out the slideshow of all twelve photos.

Mirror Effect

Mirror Effect
Originally uploaded by YY

This awesome shot for the Scavenger Hunt for the entry "mirror". I really liked the execution and the composition of this shot. The frame creates a lovely effect! Congrats to YY for winning this week's scavenger hunt. Check out a slideshow of all twelve photos.

6th September 06

6th September 06
Originally uploaded by Allison Wonderland

Admins Choice: Summertime theme

One of my favorite things about summer is the long, warm, sunny evenings. I adore the light in this :-)

docked

docked
Originally uploaded by mysparetimedesign

Admins choice: SUmmertime theme

I love summer mornings like this, so peaceful, so beautiful!

The Walls have Eye(s)

The Walls have Eye(s)
Originally uploaded by loonatic

This eye mural creeps me out, but I keep on coming back to look at it. I love how it looks like it is trying to see the graffiti in the corner. This is from Berlin, Germany. Thank you loonatic for sharing this mural from your travels.

Blue Sky's The Other Side of the Tunnel

Blue Sky's The Other Side of the Tunnel
Originally uploaded by marc50

This awesome trompe l’oeil is in Columbia, South Carolina and is by the painter, Blue Sky. I just love this, it is a great shot. Thank you marc50 for sharing this mural from your travels.

juice

juice
Originally uploaded by Dyrk.Wyst

Admin's Choice for the Refreshing Theme!!

I love this wonderfully creative and colourful shot -so refreshing too!!

Thanks for sharing it with us Dyrk.West, it's a wonderful image!!

Putting the Finger on... Freshness

Putting the Finger on... Freshness
Originally uploaded by sistereden2

Admin's Choice for the Refreshing Theme!!

I can just imagine how refreshing it would be to be under this spray of water.
Beautifully captured Siserden2 and thanks for sharing it with us!!

My Dad

My Dad
Originally uploaded by digital_image_fan

Admin's Choice: Fathers Theme

I love the story behind this photo. What a wonderful time it must have been to take a fishing trip with your father!! Making memories that will last a lifetime!! This is one to cherish forever!!!

Storm watch

Storm watch
Originally uploaded by Micah A. Ponce

Admins Choice: Fathers Theme

What a beautiful shot!!! Nothing better than a moment of peace and quiet with Papa. Thank you so much for sharing this with our group!!!

Aquatic Blessings

Aquatic Blessings
Originally uploaded by Pockafwye

Congratulate Pockafwye - the winner of Leave It To Me! Such a wonderful, impressive and adorable picture! Well done :-)

relaxin'

relaxin'
Originally uploaded by GooseGoddessS

Congratulations, GooseGoddessS!!! Second place in the #12 Leave It To Me challenge! What a great imagination - and execution of this idea! Awesome job!

Fight Club

Fight Club
Originally uploaded by allspice1

Congratulations allspice1! Yet again a great entry - and result in the #12 Leave It To Me challenge. Such a great combination of skill and creativity! Great job :-)

But the competition this round was fierce, and we got a tie on the bronze. The second third place winner is.....

Tickle Me Buddha

Tickle Me Buddha
Originally uploaded by chicadecasa

Here's a link to the second third place winner in the #12 Leave It To Me challenge; Tickle Me Buddha! Congratulations, chicadecasa :-) Great, creative and playful work!

Summer Silhouette

Summer Silhouette
Originally uploaded by Amboire.

Admin's favourite - Weekend Showcase.

There is something magical about this photo that caught my eye. The lighting is wonderful and the speckles of light against the eagle makes a lovely photo.

Thank you for sharing this with us in the 8th-11th June Showcase!

Cimarron Valley Sunset

Cimarron Valley Sunset
Originally uploaded by snorkeldaddy.

Admin's Favourite: Weekend Showcase

This photo instantly caught my eye in this week's Showcase, the lighting and red tones are wonderful. I love the silhouettes of the fence and what is left of the sun in the distance. Beautiful.

Thank you for sharing this with us in the 8th-11th June Showcase!

Noise

Noise
Originally uploaded by Ari Hahn

Ari Hahn made this great cloning shot to get a photo that describes "loud". This shot made me giggle and I like that. The background is bright and colorful and sets off the fun action. You can check out all of his photos for this week's scavenger hunt on the slideshow.

View

View
Originally uploaded by medieval panda

This great diptych is one of the winning entries for this last week's Scavenger Hunt for "binoculars". I love this use of the square format and the side by side shots. Congrats on having all twelve entries medieval panda. Take a look at all of them in the slideshow.

rue de chambéry en feu

rue de chambéry en feu
Originally uploaded by grand_mere_feuillage

grand_mere_feuillage took this amazing photograph in the spring of 2006. Protests in France are not meek and this great shot from above illustrates the magnitude of the crowd and the commotion of the smoke and banners and flags and the people making their way down rue de chambéry. Well done!! Thank you for sharing this in the "Gatherings/Parades/Protests from your travels" thread.

Parade

Parade
Originally uploaded by mngl

mngl took this great shot in Mongolia at the Naadam (Наадам) festival of Mongolia, celebrating the Mongolian Revolution in 1921. I love the colors of the costumes and the great sense of scale with the crowd in the background. mngl writes: "The festival sometimes is called "Eriin Gurvan Naadam," meaning "men's three variety of games," where Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery are the only ones that are held throughout the country and are widely known in Mongolia (Women participate in all but the wrestling category)." Thank you for sharing this in the "Gatherings/Parades/Protests from your travels" thread.

Deep Purple

Deep Purple
Originally uploaded by Photonutter

Admin's Choice for the Slow Water Theme!

Simple, elegant and oh so beautiful and with a perfect title!! This is wonderful!
Thanks for sharing it Graham!!!

Cascada bajo los mañíos ~ Waterfall under the mañíos trees

Cascada bajo los mañíos ~ Waterfall under the mañíos trees
Originally uploaded by bogaugon

Admin's Choice for the Slow Water Theme!!

I LOVE the way this one is blurred at the edges, it's what makes it for me, it's like we are peeping into a dream!!

Gorgeous shot Gustavo and thanks for sharing it with us!!!

~ zima ~

~ zima ~
Originally uploaded by tomeq

There is just something so perfect about this beautiful snowscape; seen in the Creative Challenge; Snow! Every time I see it I can't help but gaze in awe! Perfect exposure and untouched snow on the Alps!

the wait

the wait
Originally uploaded by digital_image_fan

This wonderful image came up in the Creative Challenge; Snow! Just love the sense of winter expectations with ice fishing. Plus the snow looks great in B&W!

Consenquently, He Said

Consenquently, He Said
Originally uploaded by Dalmatica

Look at this! I love everything about this picture - the composition is so interesting and well done, the mood is so special, the light and tones are mysterious and beautiful. Fantastic photo of the rhino!

Last rays for Rock

Last rays for Rock
Originally uploaded by shacky

Admins Choice: Low Perspective Theme

I love, love, love this shot. Beautiful colors, light, and especially the low perspective :-)

on the road in yosemite

on the road in yosemite
Originally uploaded by cquinn

Admins choice: Low perspective theme

Excellent perspective, and what a view.
Great shot!

After the Rain#2: Spiderweb

After the Rain#2: Spiderweb
Originally uploaded by jump4joy.

Wow, just wow! This photo from jump4joy really is magical. I love everything about it.

Thank you for sharing this with us in the 1st-4th June Showcase!

A Wish Is A Dream Your Heart Makes

A Wish Is A Dream Your Heart Makes
Originally uploaded by puggirl365.

Admin's choice: Weekend Showcase

This stunning black and white dandelion clock from puggirl365 really caught my attention. The composition is excellent, a perfect shot.

Thank you for sharing this with us in the 1st-4th June Showcase!