nothing left to say
by tanguera

Comment:
Ok... I just realized that almost 6 years ago this was one of my picks in the "Pick your fav image from the person above you" side challenge. This week I had the realization that "picking a favorite" should include a comment about why. So I've gone back over the last 1600+ posts to make amends for my omissions. Here's my belated comment:

First off - DQ or not, it's a wonderful image. I love the mystery and the color palette (I'm going to have to check out the on1 preset - if it's in there recent versions). The composition is also strong - how you did that on a scanner is amazing! Anyway, I remember liking this one immediately. The composite parts are at once intriguingly vague and emotionally present. Wow.

Finally, it holds up well to time. This exercise of mine (returning to view an image after several years) confirms my appreciation of your photo. Sorry it took so long to realize I was missing an important part of this SC!

sunset on pewter
by chazoe

Comment:
Ok... I just realized that seven + years ago this was one of my picks in the "Pick your fav image from the person above you" side challenge. This week I had the realization that "picking a favorite" should include a comment about why. So I'm back over the last 1600+ posts to make amends for my omission.

Even though it seems you're not active at the moment, here's my belated comment:

I enjoy this kind of representational abstract photo for several reasons, including the well-crafted nature of light and texture and overall pleasing composition. More than that, it's simply striking, stopping me in my tracks and making me linger to appreciate and enjoy.

Finally, it holds up well to time. This exercise of mine (returning to view an image after several years) confirms my appreciation of your photo.

... innocence ...
by roz

Comment:
So, I know this is an old entry, but it really caught my attention. I love the depiction of joy that's implied solely by the dirty hands. Not to mention the dichotomy of the hands and anglically clean face. Priceless!

The Awful Rowing toward God
by tnun

Comment:
Ok... I just realized that seven + years ago this was my first pick in the "Pick your fav image from the person above you" side challenge. This week I had the realization that "picking a favorite" should include a comment about why. So I'm back over the last 1600+ posts to make amends for my omission. Here's my belated comment:

I enjoy this kind of photo for several reasons, including the well-crafted literary reference and the abstract nature of light and texture that nonetheless creates a pleasing composition. More than that, it's simply striking, stopping me in my tracks and making me linger to appreciate and enjoy.

Finally, it holds up well to time. This exercise of mine (returning to view an image after several years) confirms my appreciation of your photo.

Splash
by Judi

Comment:
Exceptional composting work. To me, the color toning might be dialed back a bit.

street art
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Back to comment and bump! The title adds greatly to this fascinating composition. Nice!

You should've seen the moon that night!
by Neat

Comment:
Well composed but color temperature and lighting direction mismatches detract from the overall impact..

Snowing
by Pangurban

Comment:
Effective minimalist approach. The fenceline at the horizontal center works for me in the case.

The portal.
by RKT

Comment:
Effective processing choices evoking a story I'm not sure I want to hear...

At sunset
by Ammie

Comment:
Perfect POV and framing with light.