First, one of the best groups of pictures I've seen lately. Jim Davis Smiling Coot in Blue Water Love the colors and the reflection of the coot. That life could be so peaceful! WRGill NIPON Beautiful. I like the way the background makes the flower heads appear to be floating. John Palcewski Maria Thank you for cropping. I like the portrait on it's own. Looks like Maria had a bad/good night? Jim Snarski Lion of Nakaru Starving lion. A little on the dark side, but that contributes to the idea of the fate of this poor creature if she doesn't eat soon. Bob Talbot Wall The thumbnail looked like a cartoon face. But I like that very much. The bigger picture, of course, shows more detail, but I can still see the face with the snowball eyes and the plant tongue sticking out of the mouth. I like this composition. Peeter Vissak Ecological footprint At first glance, this thumbnail appeared to be a torn piece of paper laying on the ground. My impression was a statement on the way people litter. This one makes for a good journalistic photo. jIMMY Harris Snowy Egrets Hi jIMMY. Haven't seen you for a while. Nice grouping. I like the way the birds in flight look like lady's handkerchiefs blowing in the wind and the birds on the ground remind me of clothespins on a line. Trevor Cunningham Terran Tissue Arrangement C Beautiful. Love the colors and the composition. Thanks everyone. Good job! Shyrell