stunning, I really love this one, both shell and the photograph

This is imo a good example for this contest . Good luck!

Great shot!

Congrats on 2nd place, this is such a great shot, just your bad luck that James decided to enter this contest.

This is absolutely stunning, check it out in High Res, and then enlarge it. Wonderful detail. Such a beautiful photograph/

Masterpiece .....

Amazing! Absolutely gorgeous. Where is this place at....I want to go there. lol

what is that blurry thing on the top right

Great!

Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I'll post where it is after the contest closes so it doesn't hurt anonymity

Wow!!!

stunning... perfect... impressive...

Let me add my 2 cents, I agree, what a great picture, author, just one thing, at the left side - bottom stairs, what is that, is tha a persona crouching/laying down or is it a backpack.. can´t make it out.

Thanks for your comments, everyone. This shot was taken at Watkins Glen State Park in southern New York. It was a beautiful, fall crisp day filled with just site after site.

Congratulations on 1st place, totally deserved. Love how people have really examined this on in detail.

great capture

great...

nice shot

Great one !

I left a comment but it didn't seem to show up so I will say it again - This is one very nice looking photograph and would look very nice hanging on my wall as a nice piece of art.

Yes Sir, that's amazing!

lovely mood, well done for getting out early.

love it!

This photo is felt with the heart more than seen with the eyes. Absolute perfection.

masterpiece !!!!!

Like a painting, crafted by a gifted artist, but then again always IMHO. I just love it!

stunning

This is stunning indeed.
I am very impressed Author

Very nice colors and presentation

Simply beautiful composition, and an awesome photo. Excellent lighting, contrast and focus. Exceptionally well done!

Very nice ! Love the black contrast.

Love the colour, love the object selection, love the lighting and all of them are made even more pronounce by having simple black background. Well done

Congrats!

Congratulations on 1st place, stunning image. You have had some great photos lately.