Graceful Shell
by KING

Comment:
It's almost like this shell has a motion blur to it in a circular motion. I love the lighting and tones here. 9

.... Amen.
by Nukkta

Comment:
The sepia here works nicely to evoke nostalgic feeling, perhaps of when prayer was a more respected form of communication. You might try to experiment with just a bit more contrast to have darker darks and lighter lights. I would also recommend using natural light instead of a flash whenever possible. Nice, balanced composition.

Shoes Of Grace
by Spanish_Grease

Comment:
The simple idea that ballet shoes can be graceful is good, and it also evokes thoughts of ballet itself--the most graceful of dances, many would say. The light here seems a little harsh, taking away from the grace of the shoes and your communication. With harsh light comes harsh shadows and an unnatural feel. You might try just going outside on a bright day and shooting these objects in the shade. I like your white background, so go ahead and bring a white background. I shoot most of my images on my porch. Anyway, nice composition with the shoes on a strong node in the lower left, and again, I really enjoy the simplicity of this shot.

Growing Old Gracefully...
by basia03

Comment:
This is such a nice concept to communicate! Bravo! Your close-up point of view works here. I strongly suspect that had you used natural light, the image's tonal range would have more depth, and this marvelously graceful couple would look a bit more natural. Try shooting them again (they're worth it!) on a bright day, but in the shade.

Coup de Grâce
by GeneralE

Comment:
Ironic title. I like the leading line of the stick, and the point of view from above the head. I'm still just a bit puzzled, however, as to what it is I'm looking at or what you're communicating here.

Quiet Grace
by Coley

Comment:
The hot areas on the fingertips really works for me in implying God's grace. Nicely done! 10

Rising Above the Turbulence
by DiamondPete

Comment:
Fantastic and dramatic capture. So, so nice! 10

An angel of grace
by luckycharm

Comment:
Very interesting and engaging image. Your use of light here is so skilled and so advanced, I'm sure you'll tell me it was all by accident! Just a superior, intelligent, and emotional image. 10!

Riding the wind
by christyrack

Comment:
What a great idea! The feather is really graceful! The trees in the background kind of interfere with it a little, but a nice shot.

Heaven's Grace
by dcano

Comment:
Small, but your lighting and composition are just wonderful!