A Bloomin' Spanner
by Pegasus

Comment:
Ah, someone else has used the joy of fiber optic lamps (see my entry). :)

DSCF6339conductor.jpg
by photom1946

Comment:
It's a neat effect, but I'm not getting a lot from it. What are you trying to show, or make the viewer feel?

Connected
by just-married

Comment:
Wow, what a shot. When I saw the original in your portfolio, I thought "Hmm. Would've voted this 7 or 8." Then I found this. :)

I'm amazed no one else has commented since the challenge. Going right into my favorites!

Jump!
by Amason

Comment:
Neat shot. I love pure black silhouettes - makes for such interesting shapes.

Jump for life
by Amason

Comment:
Wonderful! :)

MIDVALE School For The Gifted
by BeckyT

Comment:
Heh. I gave this a 7. I know that cartoon well. In fact, I describe it trainings I give on Web design. :)

Even Odds
by BeckyT

Comment:
Congrats on the top 20 and a new personal best! I voted this a 7. :) I thought it was a great oxymoron and a cool picture.

The reflection looks fine to me, but if you want to try a perfectly clean reflection in the future, try to get a mirror with the reflecting material on the front. I've heard they're more expensive, though.

I agree with the folks about the textured background, but it's a minor thing. I use different-colored posterboard. You can also just set it up in a dark room far from any walls.

I think you'll get a 6+ shot soon. :)

The Sound of Silence
by Keith Maniac

Comment:
Fantastic shot. I voted it 8, and it's going in my favorites folder. :)

Pretty ugly
by Melethia

Comment:
Well, I voted this a 6. The hat/dress combination was good all by itself, but contrasted with the ad in the background, it was even better! :)

Decanter, Blinds
by banmorn

Comment:
This is terrific!

Thanks for the explanation - I always like to read the story behind the shot. :)