Toyland
by Jesuispeure

Comment:
I had you in my 6's, but I can't leave you there. This unusual self portrait has an irresistible charm. It's an OK photograph, yet it's a terrific portrait, I guess because of the sum of all its parts ... the absurd background, the great hat, your quirky pose (hope I haven't offended you), and the desat treatment. Original and memorable. 7. No, one more look; it really IS irresistible, so 8.

Miyka'el
by mcmurma

Comment:
Bill Gates, yes? Well, even if you're not, this is a very instructive portrait. First because the crop gives it an intimacy that it would not have if your whole head was in the shot. And second because of the effective use of limited depth of field. Great all-round photographic skills, employed with subtlety and confidence. 8.

Finally.....
by Beach_mel

Comment:
A beautiful portrait, composed and photographed with restraint. I love the way you just sneaked in enough of the reason for your happiness to tell us the story, but not enough to steal our attention away from the subject (you are the taller one, right?). 7

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Bear? I don't recognise the profile, but the title looks like you. Anyway, Bear or not, I'm giving this a 7 for lateral thinking & for a finely-judged DOF.

Albert
by e301

Comment:
A dramatic, Wagnerian sort of bridge image. It's a very good composition from a well-chosen point-of-view, and the lighting is marvellous. There are no distractions or flaws, and everything works in harmony. Given the Basic Editing constraints, this is a superb achievement. 9

Nenana
by grawk

Comment:
Good composition that elevates the interest. It's probably just another bridge seen from a more conventional viewpoint. Nice lighting and a competent photograph, too. But the best thing you did was to stand right there. 8

Path of Light...
by blurredvision

Comment:
Really good time exposure. Great composition & tonal range. Even if this were an Advanced Editing challenge, I wouldn't change a thing about this image. Well done. 8

Get away
by BrennanOB

Comment:
Very good idea, effectively executed. I nearly overlooked it, because it's so pretty, but this is also a fine composition and a skilful photograph. But it's your original idea that really makes it so good. 8

Angles of Ascent
by dragonlady

Comment:
This is a very beautiful, graceful image of a bridge. You have made it look like a cathedral; not just with the obvious arch motif, but also the repeating verticals of the foreground and even the ecclesiastical feel of the light. Well done. 8

Underneath: The True Support
by bruski

Comment:
My favourite of the several good "underneath" shots. I like the beautiful warm lighting. (How'd you do that; is it sunlight? It's not upside down, is it?) And the receding geometric shapes look great as well. A well composed and well executed image. 8