Leaving Town
by tanguera

Comment:
One of my Uber-Nixtery 10s. I really like the lenticular look here with the negative space and below. Perfect exposure for this scene.

shadows of the past
by jeger

Comment:
One of my Uber-Nixtery 10s. And actually my favourite image in the challenge. The marks on the wall make it appear as if the occupants of the seats have been incinerated - the danger signs resonate this menace! Most of all though, I like the figure beyond the door. Were they here, or just passing.... Almost a thriller in a single image. Great stuff.

Bliss
by AllenP

Comment:
One of my Uber-Nixtery 10s. So well crafted, a carefree mood captured; your processing is a perfect match for the scene.

can't think
by mycelium

Comment:
One of my 10s. I can see the influence but doesn't say Nixter to me 100% - fully deserving of a 10 though, the combination of reflection, background and goods works wonderfully.

spin
by VitaminB

Comment:
One of my Uber-Nixtery 10s.

This is gorgeous, perfectly judged - the light, the long shadow (cut off head noted), the carefree child and the mystery of the space itself. Brilliant.

Subway to Subway
by drew_makeanimpact

Comment:
One of my Uber-Nixtery 10s. Great judgment with the amount if blur here, the faces on the right are particularly compelling.

Dark Future
by denbote

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 knew I'd seen this image before - it stuck in my mind (I remembered her bare feet in the mud) and I checked back on 1x and there it was. It is truly great work though, the figure, the scene, the depth you have preserved - all the way back to the background wreckage; all make for a fantastic, sensitive, thought provoking piece. I also like the way she is walking towards a dark place in your image, reinforcing the metaphor in your title with photographic luminosity.

Critical stuff: Nothing at all.

Overall: I expect to see this on the front page. An easy 10 from me to help it on its way.

did I ever tell you about my friend Spike?
by klkitchens

Comment:
Kevin - I don't this this one has nearly the power of your 'rust' entry - the overlay of your 'political' view in the title of that one made that one very personal and felt like a truly artistic expression. To be honest, it was technically a better picture than this one too. This is still an interesting subject but has lost some of its first-time power.

Polar Bear on Ice Floe in the Barents Sea
by doctornick

Comment:
Superb wildlife shot.

abandoned
by mycelium

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 a well crafted image which is rich in textural detail. I like the subtle hues too. The abandoned bag provides just enough focus without distracting from the wider scene.

Critical stuff: Nothing really.

Overall: Nicely done.