It took me a while to see that there was even a road here, you need to brighten your exposure a bit.

Thanks locksmagic. I knew that. I shot this photograph in evening when the sun was going down. I can add some exposure but I feel this pic is what I wanted to shoot...
But still I'll keep your suggestion in mind. Thanks again man...

a little out of focus in my opinion

agrees with lamantine

beautiful, but not sure if 3.8 qualifies, and I bet it wasn't cheap when new.

What does cheap mean? When I bought it in 2003, it was a 2 years old camera, so it was cheap then. The technology develops so quickly. Let's compare a new 3mp mobile phone camera and a 9 years old digital camera. Which one has better sensor, better features?
If the mod says the 3.8mp is too much, I will raise red flag.

What a lovely place!

The author has a point. There's no specifics as far as how old the camera has to be. GL!

Compared to the newer dslr cameras that some of us are using, like the d90 or the 7d a 3.8 mp camera is very cheap!

Well, unfortunately my 3.8mp entry is the highest in this contest, but I think the resolution is not the most important parameter of a cheap camera. The features and the technical issues of a 9 yrs old p&s camera make it really cheap.
Btw, the contestants usually upload reduced size photos into the contests (mostly less than 1mp), so the cameras' resolution do not give any advantage.

Congrats for your second place, Carousel!

Congrats on your 2nd, great effort.

Great shot and great idea !

thanks!

stunning

great idea and shot

I got to admit very creative. GL!

amazing photo! love this!

WOW this is cool

thanks! i also need to thank my brother-in-law for driving around on the lawn mower for shot after shot till i got what i wanted, changing speeds and angles and being patient and wonderful! oh... and not running me over as i lay out in the grass!

k the shot is great we are all in agreement on that I think, but is your brother in law really wearing white tube socks while mowing the lawn?!

hahaha! too true! he is guilty! i will make sure it is mentioned at every family gathering for the rest of his life!

On big wooden staircase...

lovely