Thank you Olga, the soft edges are DOF, the shell is only 5cm at the widest part and 3cm tall.

Realy beautiful.

I didn't vote in the 'How we were' contest, as it turned out to be a contest about who could find the best photo in the photo album. Not a contest for the member's photographs. Perhaps that's where Mundo got confused. I assume some photoshop is allowed in these contest, but not the construction of a new image created in PS.

Marleen this image has been stolen.

What a load of rubbish.

Is it photoshop? is it a photo you took on the Internet???
Yes it is. I have found the 2 photos you have used, picked up on the Internet.
The cutting of the woman's face is very poorly done.
For your other entries you have done the same.
Stolen other people's art.

I had a look through all your comments and could not find anywhere you asked if it was OK to submit photographs taken by someone else.

Thank you.

Congratulations on Gold and Silver. Great week..

Patterns
The word ‘pattern’ is derived from the French word ‘patron’, which describes recurring elements. The repetition of shapes, lines, and textures will often form the basis of your shot..
Patterns can be found in many things, from landscapes to macros like leaves wings, etc. Show us your most interesting pattern.

Patterns
The word ‘pattern’ is derived from the French word ‘patron’, which describes recurring elements. The repetition of shapes, lines, and textures will often form the basis of your shot.

Love this one.

Thank you.

Thank You

So, the "Sandbox" is open?! Lovely post brings to us the joy of childhood, the beauty of the setting sun in exotic Thailand, and a perfect silhouette!