Dibble Dapple
by drydoc

Comment:
Nice pattern on the lawn!

Who's Watching the Watchers..?
by rob_smith

Comment:
At least you are!

Shade Drawn
by liberty

Comment:
Oooh ... a FlashCube!

Kitty Cat and Kodak
by JeniY

Comment:
Did someone say "Watch the birdie"?

Trying to Go Pro
by kleski

Comment:
Nice "contrast."

Twin Lens Reflex
by BHuseman

Comment:
Your composition reminds me (favorably) of a totem pole ... suitable for honoring one's ancestors ... :-)

Edged Camera
by Photoqueen

Comment:
Definitely one of the edgier entries ... effect works well for your subject and setup.

S u n b u r s t
by hihosilver

Comment:

Originally posted by hihosilver: In a world of red, orange, and yellow, I'm very surprised and happy that my little Blob in Blue placed with this result ...

So true -- congratulations!

Two Bullets for Wild Bill
by GeneralE

Comment:

Originally posted by pineapple: The idea is good, IMO. I wonder what might make for more drama? Raking light coming in from an out of frame window? A spilled glass? Some deep shadow on the arm hinting at the body out of frame? Just thinking what I might do to enhance the visual theatre.

I agree -- more/better props might have helped. Most of the light is actually coming from a window way off to the left -- see the lighting on the glass and the shadow below the arm; I probably should have made it darker overall, though, but the typical state of people's monitors made me err on the side of visibility.

It didn't want to spill any liquid -- those are some old cards which used to belong to my grandfather and I didn't want to take a chance with them.

I only found out just last night that I only have three of the five cards exactly right -- the Eight of Diamonds should be the spade, and the Queen should instead be the Deuce of Spades ... :-(

a very hot macro
by cirrasch

Comment:
Nice timing!