May 10th Photo of the Day

"Life" by Karla Pitts
© Karla Pitts with permission to About.com, Inc.


Our May 10th winner in our continuing Photo of the Day contest has been chosen! This image was chosen from the flowers thread in the forum. Congratulations Karla!

This image nicely illustrates the life cycle of a blooming flower. By using shallow depth of field, leading lines, and the rule of thirds, the photographer draws our attention to the fully opened blossom first but still allows the viewer to explore the progression from bud to bloom.

Help us celebrate National Photography Month!!! Every day in May there will be a new "photo of the day" posted here. Images chosen are also displayed in the "photo of the day" image gallery. All posted photos are eligible the entire month so enter your best shots now!

• Any photo posted in the About Photography Forum during May is eligible for Photo of the Day the entire month. This means that a photo posted on May 1st will be considered every day until May 31st.
• Please limit photos to 640x480 pixels or smaller (to keep the forum dial-up friendly).
• Photos must not violate the Forum Guidelines or About.com User Agreement.
• Model releases must be submitted via email to photography.guide@about.com when a person can be recognized in an image in order to be considered for Photo of the Day.
• Photos may have been taken at any time. They do not have to be taken during May (but we'd love to see your May shots).
• Have FUN!!!!