The Masque of the Red Death
by offiof

Comment:
Very striking. I love the line formed by the trim on the fabric "cloak" or possibly it's a blanket (?), and also the vignette.

The life still there, upon her hair - the death upon her eyes.
by Paul

Comment:
Wow, fascinating!

Alone
by MAK

Comment:
Great image.

The Black Cat
by Hipychik

Comment:
Very clever. I like this a lot. It took a second longer that most images require to grasp, but I like that about it. I'm a bit confused about whether that is an ax stuck in the tree or a chain, or ?

Spirits of the Dead
by amnon

Comment:
I find this over sharpened, especially affecting the leaves and the grass/gravel in the foreground. The best part is the light on the headstones.

Here's looking at you kid
by BrennanOB

Comment:
Congratulations on the blue ribbon, Brennan. Wonderful carving and shot! Didn't vote on this challenge but this one truly stood out when I glanced through them

Mandarin Drake
by SteveJ

Comment:
Lovely shot, great colors and processing. I remember visiting the Slimbridge Wildlife Centre when I living in Bristol, way back in the mid 1960's.

Caution Wet Floor
by maclen

Comment:
Love this. Great shapes, composition, and textures, and wonderful use of that ubiquitous warning sign to provide a splash of color. Abstract, but in a very concrete way!

Angled
by Tiberius

Comment:
I wonder what they are saying to each other... Nice light.

Franklin Deluxe Rotary - Circa 1938
by Kelli

Comment:
Gorgeous. Great DOF and processing and wonderfully embodying the relationship between form and function. These old sewing machines are wonderfully sturdy aren't they. I recently had a chance to use Bear_music's grandmother's machine while staying at his sister's house, and that was a treat. I was actually glad that running out of time to complete my sewing task before the trip led to that opportunity. I especially love the detail of the bits of lint, highlighted so well in this back/side lighting.