Isolation
by photogoo

Comment:
Already voted, returning for comments. I don't know if this it really painful isolation, or just some guy sitting on a bench, but it's still very good. I like the contrast between the social atmosphere in the background and the person sitting alone in the foreground. Very good both technically, and emotively. 9

Condoreo
by bpcardona

Comment:
I really like this shot, mostly for the emotive nature of it. What I find very distracting is the arm in the foreground and I really want to deduct for that, but I can't. For the story it tells, 9

Dehydration
by rd_325

Comment:
While this is very nice B/W desert shot, it just doesn't say pain to me. 5

Pulling Hair
by Nikolai1024

Comment:
Already voted, returning for comments. Ouch!! Great idea, I can feel the pain just looking at the image - isn't that what it's all about? 9

Defeat
by cadbike

Comment:
Already voted, returning for comments. What a great capture of not only pain, but also compassion ans sportsmanship. I think I may have played with the crop a little as I'm not totally sold on this one - but then again, I don't know what you had to work with. In any event, the emotive strengths of the image far outweigh any technical issues, particularly those that are subjective. This one gets a 9

Migraine
by Richie23

Comment:
Already voted, returning for comments. I really like your interpretation here - thankfully I've never had one, but from what people say, it feels like this. I also like the fact that you took a chance with this image. I've given this a 10 - something that I don't give easily - Good luck

Outcast
by L1

Comment:
Great take on this challenge. Very emotive photograph. Your DOF is perfect. 9

Kitty Nose with Appel
by charliebaker

Comment:
So you just wasted the time of over 50 people in your little quest for attention.... brilliant!

Walking on Air
by yael27

Comment:
Understated image that is very nice to look at. Good job and good luck.

B&W Composition - Fallen roadsign on isolated lane, Shottle, Derbyshire
by Richie23

Comment:
Decent image, over-titled