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

Comment:
Hi there, Bear_Music

When I first joined DPC, it seemed that people were voting in response to the photo, in the context of the challenge. After a while I realized that people are voting in defense of their point of view, sometimes in defense of their own photograph. How could it be otherwise. we are only human, after all. Photography is dangerous ground for an open, questioning mind. The overwhelming technical nature of photography attracts the documentary, objective, literal mind--the kind of mind that has only one interpretation of Self Portrait.

Yours is an un-DQ-able photo that is artistically & technically excellent. It challenged the concept of Self Portrait for those who were open to the thought. You wrote an excellent defense of your point of view. Mission accomplished. Keep on clickin'!

day 12. january 08. where i live. katee & two rabbits
by roz

Comment:
Katee is living the good life, for sure! This is a perfectly delightful comp. I enjoyed your portfolio very much.

Pushing Snow into the Corner Day 9
by riversong

Comment:
This is interesting, it makes me think about how lonesome it must be to drive around all night plowing snow.

lakefront lines
by annig

Comment:
Thanks for the view, the light is great. The green lamp posts have an old-time look.

Jan 11.jpg
by Mr_Pants

Comment:
Nice! Looks like a lot of good living goes on in this kitchen. It's fun to recognize different items as I look around this shot.

Kilauea Lighthouse Day 11
by slaakso

Comment:
Thanks! a very pretty traditional lighthouse. I like the people in the shot, too. Lovely place to live, I enjoyed the shots in your portfolio. One of the best things about the side challenges is the chance to view new portfolios.

Day 11 - Industry
by shutterpuppy

Comment:
The smog looks quite artistic "D here & the abstract approach has smoothed away all the distracting details. Nice choice. In the thumb, Ii thought it was going to be a landscape. Surprise!

DSCF8525B.jpg
by photom1946

Comment:
Nice relationship between the twigs & the clouds. I pays to look up occasionally! "D

Day 11 - The Woods Out Back
by MaryO

Comment:
Not that this isn't beautiful, too. It is. How lucky you are to have this bit of wild woodland as a view from your deck.

Day 11 - The Woods Out Back (alternate edit)
by MaryO

Comment:
Excellent choice in PP, this is maybe closer to how it felt to be there. Always my first choice.