South Philly Fashion
by Tommy_Mac

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: I know I've seen this image before and I liked it then too. Once again I'm bound to comment on the girl behind (the star of the image) and how she is looking on in disbelief - and then we notice her shoes and we wonder who she is kidding with her knuckle duster heels!

Critical stuff: I think it would be more powerful with a bit more contrast.

Overall: Excellent street shot.

The Runaways
by aprudhomme

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: A hugely engaging photo - such potential for story building here and the technicals are superb. Great coloration, subtle tone mapping, light, exposure, focus etc... all spot on. The touching of the glass transforms the image, through that potential for self-harm, the subject seems vulnerable. Also, his age is difficult to place precisely, perhaps its because we don't get to see his whole face.

Critical stuff: Nothing

Overall: Really excellent work.

Alone
by Mwilton111

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: This is very well done, I love how the making of the letters has lit the scene and all of the questions you have placed in front us (each without answers). I like how, grass aside, there is hardly any colour in the image yet it is clear it isn't monochrome.. The writing itself adds a great deal of menace - its hanging-in-space weirdness (despite it being clear how it was done), the meaning of the word and what it means to whoever is inside and whoever is outside - almost like we are being invited to view the scene through the eyes of a potential killer...

Critical stuff: Nothing

Overall: Fascinating and powerful.

horizon
by ubique

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: Toning aside, there is something nostalgic about this image. I also like how unfettered it is while remaining crafted and purposeful. Strangely the image isn't without menace - like a representation of a visitation.

Critical stuff: Not much at all.

Overall: I really like this - despite its composition it feels uncommonly well balanced.

Firework
by odriew

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: What a complete delight! I can't tell you how much I like this. It exudes complete confidence in your art; the slight blur, the low contrast - shouldn't work but really, really does. The model, the balloons, the leading line of the water trench. All so beautiful.

Critical stuff: Nothing (of course).

Overall: An image that has floored me with its quality and subtlety. Just amazing.

Taj Mahal, Agra
by dougi555

Comment:
This will be Alan's. Beautifully made.

I Will Soar!
by LVicari

Comment:
Just hit it in voting. Now I remember!!!

Great stuff.

In and out
by pall

Comment:
This works really well. Well done.

From Millenium Bridge to St Pauls
by lucky_85

Comment:
Very nicely made.

Salk I Kahn
by LevT

Comment:
Wow, beautifully done. Well done Lev.