Always looking...
by wernerH

Comment:
This is special with such interesting shapes and patterns. I like the position you captured and the bokeh in the background. Great in Black and White.

Gotcha!
by docpjv

Comment:
Amazing detail. Great shot.

Reach
by Cuttooth

Comment:
Lovely point of view. Great in BW, and the giraffe stands out well against the dark background.

Tangled
by njsabs

Comment:
Lovely light. However I'm not sure the pair in front adds anything, and on the down side they makes the image a bit too busy/messy for me.

Stomp
by IreneM

Comment:
Lovely textures/patterns and light

winter-leaf
by flaherma

Comment:
I like this. It has a charming feel. Lovely depth of field and color palette.

Sounds like you've had a "Chinook" or two this winter. I lived in Calgary for 5 years in the 1970's and still remember those sudden swings in temperatures, and also on our arrival mid-winter being introduced to the necessity of installing block heaters in our cars!

Smile...
by nickyb

Comment:
I love the "port" and "starboard" eyes !! Congrats on the top ten finish, Nicky. WTG!

The Stilt Fishermen of Kathaluwa
by jagar

Comment:
Congrats John on a top ten finish in the 2011 FS. Great tones, as always! Fascinating capture.

Duplet
by escapetooz

Comment:
Nice touch that the left one has two additional buttons at the neckline that the other lacks, while the right one has two small black dots of her cheek bones that the other lacks.! I find myself spending a lot of time looking at this without knowing quite what to make of it...

Better Half
by jomari

Comment:
This face reminds me slightly of the restaurant critic in Ratatouille :-) Creative and great processing!