* Wednesday C&C "No Theme" Thread #955 / Revived #175 on 2026 08 05 *

You nailed the perspective—it’s a good photo.
As for the crowds, that kind of density would make me feel like I was suffocating.

These two full-size photos give me a sense of the scale of the space where the bees move around.
Very good!

Heavenly Sleep

Some well-earned rest after a busy day at the office trying to save the human race.

Wonderful contrasts (gold vs black; polished smooth vs rough) in this image that shows the buddha in an unconventional way. Love it.

Change nothing.
Print large.
Display.
Watch viewers be amazed.
Be very proud.

A study in balance. The straight lines of he buildings V the silhouetted curves of landscape behind. A narrow tone range that works on highlights v shadows. The mass on the right V the large subject rea on the left.
They all combine into a dawn moment at a specific place.

A dramatic angle. The almost totally clear sky leaves the lines dominating.
Nicely spotted.

I agree with your analysis. 2 and 3 are fine macro shots but1 has some magic and story because the bee is airborne, coming or going with pollen attached. The framing of the bee by the petals and the drop down to the stamen are visually appealing. Then there is the watcher, the ant.
Lots to like in this shot while the other two support the details.

Just as Fireplace said. The small tongue plays a big part in the success of the shot.
My question is the same. How big is this critter?

Great photo.
Roel has made all the points, plus more, that I might have made.

Gymnastic on the beach

An outstanding photo that speaks volumes.
Unlike Roel, however, I have my doubts as to whether all viewers will perceive it that way.

That is a photo I would have liked to see more often on this forum.
Excellent!

But taking a close look at the woman's right hand raises questions for me!
The fingers are much thicker and shorter than usual!
The thumb on the left hand is unusual, too.
What is going on in this photo that makes me have doubts?

I have come to the conclusion that "Gymnastic" was generated by AI.
The feet were also rendered incorrectly.

This image has been taken by me of my granddaughter in 2018. I have a series of RAW images of her show off. Please stop throwing unsubstantiated accusations around.

I decided not to post another image from that series.

I’m afraid I cannot let the claim of "unsubstantiated accusations“ stand.
A lady jumping up with force would have to leave footprints in the sand.
The wave hasn't reached her position yet, so it couldn't have washed the footprints away.
Besides, the left foot has only four toes (???).