Please Mum ...
by ScantyNebula

Comment:
It is a SUPERB cat image. Great capture of the intent stare, perfect exposure, great lighting. Hope is a reallllly long stretch.

The Promise
by scalvert

Comment:
Ah - fits the upcoming "framing" challenge as well - perfect example. Nice, simple, well composed and exposed.

At the Cross
by wcjyao

Comment:
SUPERB printing. The whites are crisp and really white - the blacks are strong and dynamic. And there is a great tonal range in between. My highest B&W in this challenge. Composition is perfect as well. Thanks for sharing.

Breathing life
by sanandan

Comment:
OK - I've viewed this image several times. It is captivating with wonderful colors and graphic design. At first, I thought the "drops" were water drops and had convinced myself that it was upside down. Now - I think they are air bubbles and it is right-side-up. Then there's the "hope" issue - I just can't make it fit into that subject - as much as I really want to. So - you get a really decent score for an imaginative and artistic image that would be better served in a different challenge.

Sailors Hope
by Stagolee

Comment:
This is one great image. Your choice of the slow shutter speed did wonders with the water - it's magical. The stopped down lens (or star filter) added a great touch to the light. This should finish way up there! Congratulations on a superb entry.

First star I see tonight...
by strangeghost

Comment:
Exceptional image. So simple yet effective.

Can hope fix everything?
by Amason

Comment:
Emotional. Burning / dodging seems a bit overdone to me. Red on the toolbox is really nice.

Hope - that I can find my way back out...
by krazy

Comment:
Very interesting. The "half shapes" add quite an element of mystery. Lighting is very unique. Only thing that bothers is the white line at the bottom.. Well done.

Tolerance
by insteps

Comment:
Excellent lighting and composition. I normally don't care much for borders - but this one works for the image quite well. Thanks for sharing.

My Angel Of Hope
by Travis99

Comment:
Nice lighting (but a tad harsh) on a very beautiful young lady. Great pose and expression. You could have found a better background. Overall an excellent submission - thanks for sharing.