When they're gone...
by tammy

Comment:
Conveys emptiness, solitude, a quietness that is full of sorrow rather than peace and relaxation. Black and white definitely enhances that perception. The textures of the wood, metal and ground are nicely captured.

Rue De Calvaire
by glimpses

Comment:
I really like the mood of this image, created by the lighting and the reflections of it upon damp stonework. In terms of composition it's the right hand side that holds all the interest for me and I prefer the image overall once a good third or more of the image has been chopped off from the left.

Breathtaking Landscape
by insteps

Comment:
The leading lines and patterns of the clean white stones are very striking. The composition feels balanced by the position of the tallest tree off to one side, weighted further by the fir next to it. The sky has enough texture to add interest. Black and white really enhances this image.

Silence
by simbamba

Comment:
Like a painting - the shades of white and palest blue are very calming. Like the eye contact.

Waiting in Silence
by f-32

Comment:
Stunning use of white on white on white! And the black trunks look like writing across the scene. It's otherworldly. 8

The Sound an Abandoned House Makes... (silence)
by jmlelii

Comment:
I really like the way the light pattern on the floor forms echoes the triangle of floor, wall and wall. Does feel a touch tilted though.

Shhhhhh
by dsa157

Comment:
Striking close up, can't convey the theme more strongly!

silence ................snore............
by Heidie

Comment:
Nicely on theme, and uncluttered with plain background works well.

Outdoor Play
by oksamit

Comment:
An interesting comment on changes in societal norms... and fits the challenge.

A Moment of Silence
by Cjorgy2oo4

Comment:
One can certainly understand the silent contemplation - and the silence of absence of the deceased. The circles of the wreaths give added visual interest. It's minor but I do feel that the umbrella shouldn't be cropped by the edge of the frame. If it were completely included, it would feel more like she's 100% in this situation, in this little snapshot of time, instead that escaping umbrella is a link to what's outside the frame. I know that's weird but I think having the key subject wholly enclosed by the frame would benefit the strength of the message.