a white dress for a black laaaady.she the sweeeeeetest one in town....ohyeah
by cutout

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Bizarre, bizarre, bizarre! And no bad thing! Daylight and door frames and scorched parchment paper. A novel abstraction to be sure.

Critical stuff: More confounding than interesting

Overall: Bold, but for me, not too satisfying.

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment:
You are the master of monochrome toning - and that wonderful soft sharpness too.

Well deserved Blues.

Phoenix wall
by bob350

Comment:
Makes you want to look around.

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by 4trtone

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Difficult to get your head around - of course, this is a good thing! Suggestions of sand, sea, foam, frame, face and the squiggle of your title. Some of the more abstract images feel a little flat - this maintains its depth.

Critical stuff: I'm not sure about the tonality - I think I'd like a little more contrast.

Overall: Interesting and bold for a Free Study

Ice age
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
I wonder if this is Fred's...?

Spectacular - near monochrome in its palette.

welcome
by nick_hinch

Comment:


Awarded for Best of Year 2011

snap
by ubique

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: This is a highly interesting image with a most novel POV. The overall composition is quite immersive - we feel pulled in. I like the grain and the toning and the eye contact with the subject works really well as a secondary hook after the flick itself.

Critical stuff: The vertical banding to the right of the hand.

Overall: Bold and thought provoking. Excellent.

Tuol Sleng - S21
by cosney

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: I love these abandoned buildings shots and this is a nice one. The floor tiles work really well in offering a sense of depth and you choice of viewpoint is just right. I also really like how my brain can't decide whether this is a monochrome image or just very drab. The vignette is excellent too.

Critical stuff: Not really

Overall: Nicely done.

The Stilt Fishermen of Kathaluwa
by jagar

Comment:
John - these scenes are always really compelling but here, strangely, it is that breaking wave rather than the fishermen that draws my interest - not a bad thing, but unexpected.The bird is surprisingly prominent too. The glowy rendition reflects your work and once again you have judged it well. My brain tells me the men are over sharpened but my eyes don't reveal much when I scrutinise closely.

Great scene - well made.

masked soul
by bspurgeon

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Despite the excellent pigeon, it's the background I find most interesting - it's so very cornery! and with the subliminal suggestion of a face peering through the blur. The slight coloration works really well and the movement blur adds an uncommon thick softness to the image - like a visual muffle.

Critical stuff: Some additional grain may have contributed to the mood.

Overall: If you are going to make a blurry pigeon - this is the way to do it.