spurging ahead
by tnun

Comment:
I don't know enough about Ben's style to comment on that aspect of your photo. There is so much motion in this photo and I love the varied ways you made that happen .. the running couple, the dancing waves of motion blur/lines - the head gear on the front runner looks like some kind of stuffed animal, maybe a sheep - adding a touch of whimsy .. the slight tilt in the road makes it look like they are really getting a workout - Interesting shadows, wonderful pping .. this is a very well done shot.

In God's shadow
by lavi83

Comment:
I don't know enough about Ben's style to comment on that aspect of your photo. An interesting abstract with a very good title as it adds a layer of meaning - I like the soft blur and the tonal qualities.

"Dew" in Monochrome
by BeckyT

Comment:
I don't know enough about Ben's style to comment on that aspect of your photo. Whimsical and delicate - beautiful b/g - I love how you pped this shot - you really brought it to it's best - beautifully done.

have you felt his emotion?
by lobrin

Comment:
I don't know enough about Ben's style to comment on that aspect of your photo. I really enjoy this shot ... I especially like how the bottom half is a checkered blur - the tilt of the man's head, the expression on his face makes me wonder what he is looking - the b/g curtains kind of match the f/g blur - the veins in his neck add to the intensity of the photo - I feel like he is completely unaware you are taking his photo - very well seen and photographed.

The Ballerina
by JopsyDaisy

Comment:
I don't know enough about Ben's style to comment on that aspect of your photo. However, I really like this shot and the possibilities it has for so many stories . Why is she walking through a field in such a delicate dress .. is she taking a short cut to meet someone? I love the sepia, the delicate edge of the dress, the foreground bokeh - beautifully done.

Silver Dollar Diner, Newport News, VA
by vawendy

Comment:
I have never read such a gracious note regarding the loss of a ribbon via a DQ - grace under fire doesn't even come close to your remarks. I only hope I would be so thoughtful if or probably when it happens to me. But I wouldn't be hehehe

Lou's Soda Fountain - Verona, WI
by giantmike

Comment:
Congratulations on getting a yellow for this great shot. I love the colors and the reflections - congratulations!

Bagels and Beans, St.Hertogenbosch, Brabant.
by ThingFish

Comment:
What a lovely ending for such a worthy entry. I am so happy for you and love to read about people as kind as Bergiekat.

It's All In My Head
by tfarrell23

Comment:
I really don't know Ben's style well enough to draw comparisons so I am just going to comment on your photo to the best of abilities - sorry :(

With that said I just want to say that I find this shot creative, ethereal, whimsical and a joy to look at. Looks like an old log cabin with plank floors, a wonderful fireplace with a rocking chair to rock away the cares of the day. Yes, I love making up stories to go with photos. This shot should score very well and I wish you luck even though you don't need it.

Lost Souls...
by impressionsrhea

Comment:
I don't know enough about Ben's work to compare styles so I won't try to do so.

This evokes an image in my mind of an aerial view of Stonehenge. What a great shot - interesting textures and a wonderful range of tonal qualities. This should do very well ... Good Luck!