from here to eternity
by sidpixel

Comment:
One of my top five -- what I really like is that every part of the title is represented: the boards, focus and solidity of the interior are "here"; the blur of the figure in motion disappearing into space and the endless sea and sky are "eternity"; and the open door, the gradually softening focus on the sand and beach beyond, and again the movement blur are "from . . to". Well conceived and executed.

The Great Gatsby
by Neil

Comment:
I think of Gatsby as a man but also a type and this model's look -- hat, expression, make-up -- works very well. Really like this one.

In the Time of the Butterflies - Julia Alvarez
by CNovack

Comment:
I love the tones and light in this magical creation.

The Invisible Man - H.G. Wells
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
This is polished and well executed - the red, black and white palette is dramatic and sophisticated and the costume and pose are of a piece.

Girls Under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders
by HighNooner

Comment:
My favorite of the challenge. I like the tones, the grain, the expression, the outfit and especially the title fit. Very well thought out and executed, I think.

The Red Box by Nero Wolfe
by jagar

Comment:
I love the blue and brown background for this red box. Very cool setting and nice effects. I wish the box fit the setting more -- maybe darker red and even a lacquer look rather than a wrapped gift. Still one of my top picks.

The shining pyramid (Arthur Machen)
by cyparis

Comment:
Superb clarity and focus. One of my top picks.

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED - Jack Higgins
by ShutterRev

Comment:
Excellent detail and expression. Terrific light and focus. One of my top picks.

Power of the Night
by petehall

Comment:
Not voting yet, just commenting. I think this is a terrific scene for a nightscape and your aperture setting was apparently right on to judge by those stars. Nice color and clarity, too. I sure wish the horizon felt straight to me -- even if it isn't.

Out on a Limb
by karenk

Comment:
Good shot of this pretty bird. Noisy background keeps it from being much more than average for me.