Elegant simplicity ... beautifully done.

Haven't had time yet to check out the art section ... but wow... look what I have been missing! Bravo! Very excellent work and I just love the expressions on their faces!!!!

Wow ... I spent a long time just looking at this in Hi res ... what a story it tells! Great work and wonderful composition. It is a truly incredible image. I would love to hear the story you had in your head while creating this!

Lovely work ... there is so much depth in her eyes. Like you could fall into them! Very good catch of mood and expression. Bravo

Wow! What a wonderful creation. What an amazing imagination went into envisioning this beauty.

Congrats!

This is such a lovely image ... congratulations on 1st ... to me it is up there with one of the loveliest image I have ever had the opportunity to see!

I knew this would be up there ... an amazing, wonderful piece of art! Congratulations on such a wonderful entry!

Congratulations ... this is one great creation!

What a sky! What a reflection! Stunning!

I have been here! But got very sick so did not get my Balloon ride!

Even if I had I been able to go I would never have gotten such an incredible shot! Wonderful and love it in B&W. Really lets the shape and shadows show!

What a strange looking place. Lovely shot!

I feel like I know where this is but just can't quite put my finger on it! Lovely shot!

Stunning ... I am speechless and that is saying something!

Certainly needs to be seen in hi res but then WOW! It is like a wonderful world of ice and snow. I can almost here sleighbells and the swish of metal runners on the ice!

I love the soften and yet sharp quality to this image ... perfect combination and lovely composition. In B&W is has a simple beauty and an excellent dramatic quality!

Stunning work!

Lovely lighting!

Stunning, love the tiny cobwebs and the colour is wonderful!

Love the colour. I can see what drew you to take this shot!

There must a lot of keys to people hearts out there! I had a blast reading all the names of the couples! Great shot!

Love the contrast between the old chest (or whatever it is that is locked) and the new padlock! Great!

I would say that no one is opening that lock until Spring! Great shot!

Fantastic, fabulous and far out!

What a wonderful, humourous, amazing little planet!

Elaphantabulous! Disney would be proud!

Love this ... a surreal quality that is just right! Great!

Turtles and elephants ... mmm, now where have I heard that before LOL ...

Extremely beautiful work. From the lighting to the composition it is a really wonderful creation. Truly worthy of praise!

Amazing concept!

Yucky but very good ... I will not let my squeamishness affect my vote LOL

Great work ... I do like it now ... I can see the image. Hope it works for you

Lovely, emotional image. Bravo!

Stupendous work ... I would not want to have to battle that one... he looks like one very mean creature!

Very lovely image ... has a quiet beauty to it that I find very appealing!

It's Super Candle Holder Man ... da da ta da!!!! Great ... he is wonderful!

Great image ... it would be nice to see it in Hi res but I think you have done a great job anyway!

Too late now but for future reference ... the Hi Res problem ... I had the same thing happen with a photo contest image. I opened my original PSD file and resaved it as a slightly large file and then uploaded the new one. That seemed to work ... it is worth a try at least.

Very lovely concept, amazing emotional quality and skilled work. A truly beautiful, almost surreal image. Bravo! Definately a fav!

Unusual image ... I like it; I would like to see it printed as I think it might have more impact than on the screen. Sometimes the "light" can detract from softer, less contrasty images.
IMO

I would call it "Ouch"! Great idea ... well done!

This is the most amazing contest. One treasure after another, And this one is right up there with the most precious jewels! Lovely image and incredible skill! I applaud you!!!

Absolutely amazing. Definately one of the best creations in a very challenging contest. I am glad I couldn't enter there is no way I could even conceive of creating anything this wonderful. Truly a masterpiece IMO! I would fav it twice if I could!

I love her/him ... not sure about the teeth ... he look like he/she would be a really nice guy to know until he/she gets hungry! And I might be dinner.

All kidding aside. WONDERFUL WORK , AMAZING, HUMOUROUS AND CLEVER!

Beautifully done. Love the armour and the snake wrapped around his arm is stunning! Bravo!

Being beaned by the ball is probably better than having the "relevant" end aiming down ... Love the idea and I imagined that the water was coming from hole in the "hump" on his back. But maybe that is just my imagination running wild again.

The rain is excellent ... whole image makes me feel cold from the raging storm.

Love the whole concept of this. The story and the mood is wonderful! Very excellent work ... as usual!!! My fav!

A mammoth warrior elephant ... reminds me of the olephaunts from LOTR ... or at least the ones I in my head (yes, I have olephaunts in my head ... that is why there isn't a lot of room for other stuff). Very cool chop!

Looks like a Kitty Quilt ... really different work!

Crazy clown wins! Hooorah! Just love it!

Seriously ... not serious! Just too wonderful for words!

Wonderful work on creating the top and great idea!