The Original Pierre Maspero's
by timfythetoo

Comment:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: An image that rewards exploration - there are a whole bunch of things to look at: the neon with the foliage overhang; the peeling paint of the door frame and the red sign;the couple and how she is looking out, but not at you; the ambiguous reflection; and the interesting floor surfaces. All of these things are perhaps in and of themselves inconsequential but together they reminds that sometimes it's good to pause, take a breath and look around.

Critical stuff: Not much at all really, I think the image is quite straight-up and perhaps this limits its 'crafted' feel, but this is just the flip side of what appeals about it.

Overall: A nice observational piece.

Little Fighting Harada didn't want to listen to the coach that day
by sir_bazz

Comment:
Astonishing tonal quality.

X TREMIST
by LVicari

Comment:
This looks like an LVicari to me. Nicely done.

Continuity of generations
by edmeng

Comment:
Beautifully executed. Top notch work

Mush!
by DJWoodward

Comment:
Fabulous!!

Amie Portrait
by Paul

Comment:

Originally posted by smardaz: not a bad thing to say, isn't this your wife?

Nope :-)

This is my wife:

IMG_0974
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
Well made understated portrait.

IMG_0815
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
Is that blur photographic or added in post? Either way it is effective.

IMG_0220
by ScooterMcNutty

Comment:
I love what the sun adds to the image. Great stuff.

Natalie
by Denise

Comment:
Lovely image. I can see how the wall edge behind her adds context to her pose but I think I'd have been tempted to crop it.