Technology In The Rigging
by Curious

Comment:
I knew this challenge was rigged. Nice color and choice of subject. A leeeetle more focus on that gray rope would have been nice.

Cat Scan
by Brad

Comment:
Just to be fair to the others, you should consider working without a battery in the camera. ;-) Congrats on another feather in your cap. Yer gettin' close to a whole bird!

BradP Must be Stopped!
by tyt2000

Comment:
The finish was even funnier than the photo. How fitting- Congrats!

5AM, 5 Doughnuts = Fat Stomach
by snackwells

Comment:
If only you could have matched his lighting, this would be a winner. Still got a big chuckle out of me. 8

Cat Scan
by Brad

Comment:
I've used this joke several times, but didn't even think of it for the challenge. Well done, and great lighting! 10

BradP Must be Stopped!
by tyt2000

Comment:
This probably won't do it. I'd suggest a beartrap. ;-) 9

Beware of Wild Animals
by prbetts

Comment:
If not for the blurriness, this might be in ribbon contention. Nice capture! 7

Sunset on the Lighthouse Trail
by Beagleboy

Comment:
Whoa. How did this not ribbon?

silenced by any means
by KDO

Comment:
What a great way to tie in this site with your class, and a perfect concept for Authority! To your students who thought that the absence of comments was indicative of public indifference, I'd say the downfall of this image was actually a lack of communication, not the message. To me, it's not readily apparent that it's a statement about Native Americans- the subject could just as easily be any minority, or maybe teens in general.

Imagine if you had used stereotypical caricatures as your models: Native American dress, maybe face paint and redder skin (even if it means using makeup). That would make the white hand appear whiter without the need to overexpose, and you could even use a red, white and blue coat sleeve (Uncle Sam) for the hand. If the dress was apparent enough, then you could work in black and white or sepia for an Old West look (more symbolism). THEN you'd get plenty of comments and, with better lighting, maybe a ribbon.

Yes, I understand the situation is just as relevant now as 150 years ago, but it's simply harder to communicate "Indian" without some visual cues that everyone can understand. Keep trying! ;-)

A Split Second
by typologic

Comment:
Wow! Amazing placement considering how brief this period of time is. Congrats! You really do a great job with backgrounds and lighting- added you to my favorites. ;-)