wow, what a beautiful and odd place for fire hydrant.

I'm really puzzled by the location of some of the hydrants...

LOL!! Dont worry there are condo's behind the fire hydrent

Lovely setting, nice angle..

thanks!

Nice shot! GL author!

I'm shocked! It's you!

perfect shot author...instant fav from me...best of luck

Good thing that hydrant is there, it would be a pity for that lake to catch fire.

LOL!!!

Congrats, great shot!

Congrats my firend!!!! Really a fantastic shot Very well deserved

Well... THAT's a different definition of "stretching!" Good one, though!

thank's, every woman who has been pregnant can relate! Even comes with STRETCH marks!!

really beautiful, well done.

One of the most poetic shots I've seen until now. Speaking of nature, natural, time, future asleep... so many things involved in here...

oh YEEEES, I knew it was you!

Heartfelt thanks to friskiwi and cocor!

This is really a great pic!!! One of the best entries in this contest!

And another heartfelt thanks to my favorite photographer, PATTY!!

This is a lovely shot!

Thanks Iluvscrappy!!

sory,but I think that that picture is from some book or something... i don't think that is taken "for real".

ivanSpace, have a look at this author's portfolio and you will understand why this shot is real. it's only a matter of a very special talent, believe me

This is lovely. What a capture...not to mention an amazing keepsake for the expecting mother. Beautiful shot, and definitely one of my favs in this contest.

WOW, first of all to Ivanspace- I guess you could say that is one of the BEST compliments I have ever received about my work! I can assure you it is mine, I photographed my daughter when she was pregnant. I have been a profession photographer for most of my life, I started taking photographs when I was five and started getting paid at age 14, It has been my lifes passion. Right up there with my kids!
Thank you everyone for all the beautiful words!

Awesome - looks like a painting

WOWWW!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! This is a fantastic pic, the first place is well deserved

Congrats for your first place!

This is quite nice!

why thank you sir!

cool

Exremely awesome my friend! very well done! best of luck to ya!

Please could we have a high res, I'd love to see it in all its' beauty.

What is there to say? Nice? Unusual view? Great composition? Incredible sky?
You chose Author, I can't make up my mind.

Cool - the only spoiler is the vignetting in the top left & right (IMO) - but this might just be the nature of then lens?

yep, fisheye

Nice shot! GL!

Thank's Nator!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!! Fantastic shot! Well deserved

Congratulations, well deserved.

THANK YOU PATTY AND JIM!

congratulations, you deserved

Thank you toztone!

so cute..

awww

O gee this should be a mastercard ad! It's priceless!

LOL!!! THANK YOU TO ALL!!!

"dang this angel business, these wings are just too darned heavy".............

excellent capture, perfect lighting, dof, all...........well done.

Do you have a high res?

So cute, the only thing I would think about for next time it to make sure you can see the babies face, only because I feel like he can't breathe. I know he can, but it just looks that way.

LOL!!!Dont worry..the newborn fell forward for just a split second!- One of those unexpected moments-that can be a good thing!!

ooops, a real baby... at first glance it seemed a very realistic doll to me

lookin so precious n vulnerable..........simply luv it.

Aaaaaawwwwwwww, that is so sweet! Thank you Mistic!

hearty Congos on ur win!!!

Awww thanks mistic!

CONGRATS Jenna!!! Well deserved 1st and 2nd place

CONGOOOOOOZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

THHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKS!!!! JAMESPAUL!!

very cute! congrats my friend!!

THANK YOU nishagandhi!

Absolutely great shot!! Fantastic atmosphere and contrast!

great shot!

Thank you, and thank you!

I agree Author Great shot

Thank you. This young bride inspired me, she looked like from the Renaissance period

CONGRATES on yet another win

congrats

THANK YOU JAMESPAUL!!

Congrats! I have to say, this is very "creative" hehehe

Thank's bad boy!