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!

oh dear.
excuse the drool.
but... WOW. this is definitely ART. nice stretch

Very nice, except you should have taken the necklace off. Cool shot, though

This necklace was a gift from my mother (is a cross) so i never take it off.
But you are right...it would be better with out it.

Understandable. The price we pay for art!

This is a great shot, love the symmetry. Well done!

A magnificent "X" !

If you were covered in oil - who took the shot? I don't mean to offend but the lighting aroungd the feet make the shot look like a chop

And now that I know who you are - I doubt that it was chopped

Fallinghorse, I think the effect you are looking at is a result of dramatic contrast adjustments. That caught my eye too.

That is correct RayTedwell!.
I used a remote to take this photo FallingHorse.
The flash is on the ceiling ,to be more accurate on the ceilings light

So ummm.. back in the days, they competed completely naked? I need a moment here, lol.
Very nice artistic shot.

Wow

Congrats for a great second place!

how adorable!!!! Great shot and on theme!!

wonderful

Congrats for your third place!

i was waiting for something like this, well done!

cute

HOW CUTE!!!!! I wonna play with the little cutie!

Oh he sure is playful. Kittens are the best. Thanks for the nice comments guys.

I like it..great capture!

Adorable! GL

I'm up against some great pictures, but thank you both.

Love the worn look on the rope. Very nice find and well taken.

I love angles like this! Always a good eye-catcher! nice work Author

great shot

Awesome- the detail in this is brilliant