In nomine patris et filii spiritu sancti
by sfboatright

Comment:
quite amazing- you really captured the essence of this challenge.
I love th esky and placement of the tree.

Lux Eternae
by Rgarcia

Comment:
quite nice, I would hacve like a bit more contrast on the concrete parts, but heck- YOU are the blue ribbon winner!

The Art of Erosion
by nrulkov

Comment:
how did this fail to win?

Watching God
by jmsetzler

Comment:
THis was vastly underrated and probably because most people didn't look at it for long enough. I love how the eye is repeatedly tricked into thinking that sharp focus can be attained, when it can't, and the way the photo looks grey-green on first impression but the tonal light is hidden. I especially like the way the sky is distorted and it looks like palm trees above the subjects head.

altogether a very nice shot.

Picnic Tables
by srbrubaker

Comment:
Almost looks like a keyboard. Nice and white and puffy. I would follow imagineer's advice.

Helena.sep.jpg
by alonzo4b

Comment:
perfect pose, lovely capture

helena #52
by alonzo4b

Comment:
this is one of your best. the pose, the model;s shape. the goofy tie, the focus. perfection.

Natalya
by alonzo4b

Comment:
very classy and classic look here. nice composition and subtle tones

Christmas Spirit
by BobsterLobster

Comment:
I disagree with some of the comments here, I mean, are we talking photographic impressionism or the old masters? I like this piece a real lot and I think it exemplifies the way to use a camera to achieve the best results possible for a camera (and not fake another art style in a meaningless way)
so, great job and underrated.

Nightbulb
by scalvert

Comment:
great shot. technically fantastic and creative as all get out!