What a challenge you all gave me. You certainly did not disappoint in providing many different ways to experience the close up world.
In no particular order, the honorable mentions....
Pollen Collector - Brad Claypole
2158.jpg - Robin Lew
Frozen Rainbow - John C. de Freitas
Third Place - dual eyed - Markus Grompe
I just loved the "expression" on the face of this unusual creature.
Second Place - Athena I - Sang Chung
I liked the way the white part of the flower seems to float and reach to the sky.
The green and golden colors seem to flow in rays from it to the top of the picture.
The Winner - gears - Arnie Peterschmidt
This picture grabbed my interest immediately. The circles just continue to move your
eyes around among the gears. It is beautfully exposed.