The Circle I Frequently Use
by cassilda_terry

Comment:
Meant to leave a comment before the challenged ended, but just wanted you to know that this was one of my favorites. (Gave you a 9.) Just a great example of taking a common object and using it to create a beautiful photo.

Still Silent
by MaryO

Comment:
Okay... whoah! This is an absolutely brilliant image. Please tell me that the snow is real and not an added effect. Coming back to bump this up now that the image has been validated. You have a great eye. Graining is subtle, but effective and enhances the mood. - 10

Someone Else's Dream
by sher

Comment:
Definitely a dreamy image. Grain and toning work very well here. Focus and shallow DOF also work quite well. - 9

A Cold, Lonely Goodbye
by bassbone

Comment:
A great "classic" image. - 9

Maple Syrup the Old Fashioned Way
by Ken

Comment:
Really like this one, even though the graining is so subtle. (As an old film shooter, I would consider this to be a practically grainless image.) Scoring at a 9, but would probably have bumped to a 10 if there had been more detail in the man's face. - 9

Fast Life, Short Life
by M_West

Comment:
Very cool shot. Don't generally like these "looking down the barrel of a gun" images, but this one just makes me realize that the others I've seen just weren't done very well. Focus and shallow DOF make the shot very dramatic and give the impression of being brought up short. Graining done well and adds to the overall effect. The shot has a cinematic feel to it. - 9

Bad dream
by scotthadl

Comment:
There is so much wonderful stuff going on this shot! Lighting, grain and toning are all perfect and provide the perfect mood to suit the title and subject. Very erie. - 9

Born 1900
by facesastheycome

Comment:
A wonderful portrait with an excellent use of grain. The textures of the light and grain the background is particularly pleasing, and the blown out highlights in the hair and on the shoulder are very effective. - 10

To walk alone
by aznym

Comment:
Very nice, dynamic shot. Graining adds to the feel of motion and the isolation of the subject. Well done - 10.

Standing Tall
by pearlseyes

Comment:
Like the toning and the subtle grain. Very desolate. Good "winter" shot. - 7