Still a bit shy
by paynekj

Comment:
This is funny and quirky - I like it!

H U N T E R B O T
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Very Terminatoresque! Very effective.

The Burial of the Dead
by 4trtone

Comment:
This says lutchenko to me.... I don't know why... It does just.

I'm really liking the involved set-up and the thinking behind the idea but I think going down this route, in order to preserve your 'picture' illusion has meant that there is only some much drama and interest in the lighting. The clever execution will certainly get you some votes but I think shooting the hand, thistle and goo against black with no frame and more interesting targeted low-key lighting might have made for a better image.

Having said all that, I can appreciate the work here. 7.

Perfect Day
by Tlee05

Comment:
I had initially scored this an 8 but I have returned - it is better than that; such a story to be told here and the compositional elements are matched so well by your lighting and processing. Bumped to a 10. Special.

San Pietro di sopra
by JimiRose

Comment:
Would've got an 8 from me Jimi.

word
by EstimatedEyes

Comment:
One of my 10s. The composition here is best in show; the book, the shadow, the lines, the water - all hang together beautifully.

3:00 a.m.
by kolasi

Comment:
One of my 10s - bizarre juxtaposition is always interesting. This one works really well. Great confidence in allowing the highlights to blow so thoroughly.

New Horizons
by salmiakki

Comment:
One of my 10s - I love the purity / economy of the coloration and the two way blur confounds my brain - I'm inclined to guess rinac.

Looking Out
by SoulJance

Comment:
As you know, I thought this was fabulous and accomplished so I've offered the WALL? (Worth a Longer Look?) award in your direction:

If you say 'smile' one more time...
by smurfguy

Comment:
I didn't hand out a Mu award in January but if I had it would have gone to this image. Instead I'd like to retrospectively offer you the first WALL? award for this marvellous image: