Wonderfully Tacky
by rich

Comment:
tacky even to the names on the roof, quite amazing. congratulations on the red ribbon

Meet the Griswolds
by alanfreed

Comment:
Utterly amazing...congratulations on the blue ribbon

off the deep end
by Miah

Comment:
Greetings from the Critique Club:
My first impression is that it certainly fits the challenge and that it is a powerful image. Technically it is very grainy (as I am sure you know) and that adds a dimension to the image that is quite interesting, one that intensifies the emotional slide and the roughness where the fingers are clutching the wood. It is tricky to try and "stage" an emotional breakdown and you have succeeded here. The image would be very fine larger - it is a bit cramped in this size, especially in view of the tight crop. The harsh lighting is interesting as well, and I find myself wishing that there were a bit more contrast around the upper lip. You have done well with this and there are some very nice touches (black inside mouth, teeth that almost clutch as well as the hands) and a good choice of angle for the shot. Thanks for the image.

Diversity - Strength in similarities, strength in differences
by wetland

Comment:
I placed this one much higher, nice image and good text, I like the sort of echo of the rainbow diversity symbol

Celebrate life
by timmi

Comment:
Congratulations on the image and on the choice of text - congratulations on the family win as well.

Have courage
by tp-fcp

Comment:
Congratulations on the blue ribbon and nice choice of text as well as fine image.

Imagine...
by Jasper

Comment:
This was one of my real favorites, congratulations and nice text choice even if your Mom did help pick it out.

The inner Canyons are the deepest
by Harz_Joerg

Comment:
As I commented during the challenge, this is quite powerful. I am still not sure about the rope but that is a minor issue. The light flare on the window behind works symbolically for me (hope? another choice?) and the cellar is very effectively captured.

LIFE
by Harz_Joerg

Comment:
This also was a very original and nicely captured response to the Challenge. No critical comments here.

Chasing the big Money!
by Harz_Joerg

Comment:
I liked this one a lot, especially the light on the hand.