hope
by ursula

Comment:
one of my favorites this challenge -- really like the one in the background as it repeats the form and adds a lot of interest

C A T
by CalliopeKel

Comment:
popping off the frame - great eye to pick this one out -- one of my ribbon picks (only suggestion -- wish the border was a bit thinner)

Wet Paint
by brianhendee

Comment:
one of my favorites this challenge -- colors are great -- really used dof to make this one work -- (wish the brush wasn't cut off)

Sweet Music
by Dirtypainter

Comment:
one of my favorites this challenge -- like the b&w&silver tones. border adds to the package

Dear Santa
by Prof_Fate

Comment:
nicely done - strong story telling and well composed. One of my ribbon picks

Natures Defenses
by TooCool

Comment:
well composed -- background sets off your subjects well -- one of my ribbon

As life goes by
by patrinus

Comment:
one of my favorites this challenge -- told the story very well (wish his feet were in the shot)

Prretty in Pink
by Shelley

Comment:
soft, abstract and wll composed -- one of my ribbon picks.

Reach
by Jutilda

Comment:
I'm having fun looking through your portfolio and had to comment on this one. It's just the "important" elements with all else blown out. Your critique club commenter is spot on. In both the images I looked at you used a filter (perhaps not usual for you?) with an artist's touch - they compliment and enhance the message. Thanks for entering this one.

Speak No Evil
by Jutilda

Comment:
Your use of "just off" blacks and whites plays well with this one but ultimately this picture is about light and shadow for me. The speck of light in the eye, the shadow to fill in... wonderful.

(side note: what's a character filter?)