Sunny side of the street
by bpickard

Comment:
I like the composition very much. The leading lines are several, and meaningful. There is something about the processing that I feel detracts, however ... the colour of the sky and the harshness of the contrast (both of which I assume were intentional) rob the image of some of its potential impact. They get in the way, is what I mean. So does the bird. Still, it's a fine Leading Lines composition. 7

Platform 7
by jjbeguin

Comment:
This is the most impressive of the "other worldly" images in the challenge. It successfully suggests an alien atmosphere and environment, without having to resort to "ET" cliches. The composition is also striking, and of course the platform establishes an irresistible interest . 9

Enter the 36 Chambers
by justinbrook

Comment:
This is a very dramatic, harmonious & visually appealing image. It's also a very strong entry from the point of view of the challenge theme; it could easily be a signature image for a martial arts fantasy like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". That combination; the photographic quality of the image plus its thematic excellence, makes it my top pick and only 10.

Escape
by nico_blue

Comment:
This is not the first time this idea has been done, but it is the best execution of it I've seen. The composition, the lighting and the two poses of the subject are all perfect & make a very impressive photograph. "Fantasy World" is perhaps not the perfect fit as a theme for this image (by that I mean there are themes like Death or Darkness that would be even better), but for an entry this good I think you were justified in going for it anyway. 9

Walking on Water
by kmbr2001

Comment:
Very fine, understated composition & processing treatment, which establishes the mystical quality I'm sure you were going for. Oddly enough, I think the title slightly detracts from the overall impact; it encourages the viewer to think more about how it was done rather than the "fantasy" theme. Maybe "Water World" would have been more surreal or fantastic. Anyway, so what? It is a successful & appealing photograph. Well done. 8

My Submarine Neighbours
by rsaulyte

Comment:
Well I finally figured out what it is & how you did it. Simple and clever. Doesn't really cause me to think "fantasy world", but it is a unique perspective on ours, and that's near enough for me. 7

Night walk
by pmotta

Comment:
A very powerful, stark image of darkness. I think it's a deceptively simple composition; a few moments study suggests that a lot of vision and care has gone into creating this photograph. I love the positioning and the insubstantial nature of the two figures. It adds to the mood of uncertainty and tension that I suspect you were going for. It's very evocative; I can hear the footsteps! 8

Imprisonment
by kmbr2001

Comment:
Fascinating to compare this image with the conceptually similar entry called "Solitary". Yours is a technically excellent photograph; great lighting, highly proficient photographic & processing technique, and of course a powerful "symbolic" take on imprisonment (the grasping hand on the bars). I found it hard to separate these two entries, but in the end I felt the other one shaded yours by a single point due to its slightly more direct engagement with darkness. Nevertheless, this is a terrific photograph. 9.

Darkness of his Soul
by bandit

Comment:
Nice control of the exposure and processing here. You have captured visible detail in all parts of the image (which I was unable to manage), but you have still retained the feel of a deep, velvet darkness. 7

The Darkness Inside Me
by dpakoh

Comment:
This is the best of all the conceptually similar entries (one of which was mine). While I do like the mulitple-face effect, it's actually the hot spot over the open mouth that makes it such an effective image for me; it suggests white-hot rage ... sort of a visible scream! Well done. 8