I don’t know how I missed the prelims…I am here 20 times a day.

Beautiful photos, contestants!

It was really hard to choose between 2 of them.

Lots of really great photographs. Thank you.

These are fantastic.

Beautiful submissions all. Congrats to everyone.

The first one sure stands out but another gets my vote.

But voted for another.

lol and being at the right place at the right time.

Thank you for having these contests. So many talented photographers. I love it.

looks professional. Kudo's to whoever took this portrait.

For the photographers

a senior photo host explained why it probably wouldn't be a good idea. And I agreed. But I'm tempted every time I see the new crop of photos to distribute votes as though they were valentines.

also makes the stones look organic. The stones each look as though they have origins in different environments, and aren't anywhere near identical, and the cactus reminds us that living things seek the sun and then eat it. The plant can grow, and it will, flying its tiny green flag. The photo makes many statements using the simplest and quietest of materials. Splendid.

Seriously! Such great images!

as usual, not a bum in the lot - fantastic pictures

are wonderful.

Thanks to everyone who viewed and voted.

And a special thanks to all the entrants. Great photos one and all.