r.i.p.
by focus57

Comment:
Wierd to say this is my favorite so far...but it is. Even though the connection for me is a bit tenuous, the picture is very cool so 8 for now, with likely bump later.

add...bump to 10, Connection makes sense, maybe stronger connection if the tombstone was only a mothers. PP is super. Love to know a couple of your techniques.

Good luck, I see home page matl.

That Only a Mother. . .
by cycleboy

Comment:
...could love. I think this might have made a stronger statement with more contrast and a change to BW. JMO

Once upon a time
by jmritz

Comment:
Im confused on this one. A bereaved mother? an older mother with no children at home? Image makes me uncomfortable which probably is your intent. Like I said, im confused but still bumping a bit. Pic on my monitor shows a little green, but probably a personal problem:)

Mother of all
by idemaerschalk

Comment:
I rated this low because it seems like a too literal depiction of another piece of art.

Me as a mother
by unneva

Comment:
This should do well. very nice picture. Small crit-- the piece of thumb in the bottom of the picture detracts slightly. Would removing it be moving a major element? bump to 8

Breadwinner, mother of five
by whiteroom

Comment:
7- This photo has the feel of a painting or a cross between a photo and a paiting. I like it. good luck

unconditional love
by Seanachai

Comment:
great expression on your child. Scored this one well above average.

"Ewww Grandpa! That is not the Holiday Potpourri!"
by Rikki

Comment:
Rikki,

NIce job, I thought it was creative and well composed.

eeoooowwwwww!!!
by Eclectic

Comment:
Where's the tip. IN the soup I guess :). At least it was your left hand. I'm running out of time to vote this challenge so this is my highest scoring photo. Deserving 10 and good luck. 8:41 p.m.

edit: Out of time, but for the record, I predict ribbon.

Yikes!
by peete

Comment:
Who was catching? ;) perfect frozen action.

edit: I think it deserves an 8. nice job.