Congrats to all who participated, the quality of this contest was excellent! So excellent, it was even painful to have to select the top 3 pictures! So imagine having to select one to win...is

Some comments:

Bill2849 - this is a great SOOC pic, good colors. Great composition.

mtux - reflection pictures add a mood that is great. The tiles actually add to the picture, making it more interesting!

tessfully - fantastic picture! Technically perfect, also. The only reason this isn't in the top 3 is because nature herself didn't give you more interesting clouds to work with!

Beardedclam - wonderful winter shot. Love the powder cloud!

Tamia - another wonderful picture, love the theme. Interesting clouds!

patrick9 - good work on that picture, I can't see any edits at all great sky color!

rbefly - another one that could have easily been in the top 3. I love the mood of that late afternoon sun shining on the building.

Now for the top 3:

#3 - noelcmn - smashing cloud image! Great PP on that as well. If the contest is about showcasing the beauty of nature in clouds, you've certainly done it.



#2 - jmschrei - what a great picture. Great composition, PP, everything. Wonderful clouds, and a great picture of the sculpture set against them!



and for the #1 picture



Maria27 - sometimes luck is necessary, but you used it to good effect by perfectly capturing the moment. This could be a poster. Thanks for sharing this beautiful sunset with us!
Now you are next week's judge. Congratulations!

[mtux]

Congrats Maria, Joe and Noel. I loved looking at all those clouds.

[rbefly]

Congratulations to Maria, Joe and Noel, all beautiful and striking captures! Great entries this time, and special thanks to noelcmn for acting as Facilitator and ChristianRock for the difficult job of choosing winners.
Looking forward to the next one!
Ron

[noelcmn]

Wow Maria27- what great depth to that photo, and worthy winner! Congratulations are in order, and extending it also to my fellow podium placing, Joe for that lovely sculpture. Amazing what a bit of cloud can do for a pic. Thanks for my 3rd spot, and for judging and commenting on all the photos. I, along with many others, always appreciate that!

[patrick9]

Thanks for judging and the comments ChristianRock.
Congratulations Maria Joe and Noel.

[Maria27]

Thanks very much, ChristianRock!
Congrats also to Joe and Noel...look forward to seeing all entries for the next challenge

[tessfully]

That is a gorgeous image Maria! Congrats on 1st place, and also to Joe and Noel for placing with such fine images. Thank you ChristianRock for judging and commenting. Excellent Work!

[Bill2849]

Thank you Christian for great job judging and commenting and congratulations to Maria for her stunning shot and to Joe and Noel for your entries as well.

[Tamia]

Beautiful and worthy winner, Maria27 -- congratulations! Congratulations to Joe and Noel also for lovely entries. You did a super job of judging, ChristianRock, and thanks for commenting on everyone's entry. I love clouds and enjoyed everyone's pictures.