Brothers
by nam

Comment:
Engaging portrait of these young men who look so much alike. They seem to be sweet and genuine. It's an unusual pose, but it works completely. It's just so heartening to see people like them.

Black & White Rose
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Fine study of a rose boldly washed of its tell-tale color. We're left with a more interesting paean to structure, shape, tone and texture. Usually it's the heady aroma that draws one in, but here the visual whirlpool does the same. Revelatory.

Complicated
by jerryc12

Comment:
Great aerial view of what seems to be, though of course it isn't, a mechanical free for all. It's a landscape and geology of its own. The contrast of light and dark is excellent, as is the depiction of wear and tear. I'd hate to be a bug lost in there.

Moon landing
by thierr26

Comment:
A fine example of the beauty and infinite variety of tree bark.

Girl With Phone
by GinaRothfels

Comment:
Fine portrait of this young woman in a moment of thought. Is she about to make a call or has she just finished one? It's a provocative point of mystery, allowing for flights of fancy. She's settled into her environment, but is dramatically poised. It's well-composed. The flurry of lights introduces an unexpected touch of whimsy. The strong sepia tone is a good choice.

Through The Window
by rooum

Comment:
By now, one's face is but a palimpsest of that long journey. I'll speculate he's a sensitive man. He seems to be both looking outward and inward. This portrait is so successful because it appears to show all, but also acknowledges the hidden wellspring.

Watching for the Postman
by grahamgator

Comment:
An epitome of the wonder of childhood. A little one, beautiful of course, utterly in the moment. And the hand (don't know if girl or boy) is a joy of awkward exploration and discovery. Wonderful portrait.

city
by Tiberius

Comment:
Lovely swooping lines. I like when a photographer is unafraid of large swaths of darkness in an image, as here on the left, which does also happen to include a lot of revealing tonality. I also appreciate the emptiness, but for the person on the bottom who's sort of an apostrophe within the scene. Impressive.

Evening on the beach
by bbright

Comment:
The flamboyant exuberance of this sunset is marvelous. Not to ignore the excellent sea and setting sun, but the clouds are a buoyant showstopper. They're like an enormous bird, swan or phoenix, swooping in to overwhelm us with boundless power and subtlety. The angle of the shore to the horizon helps establish a strong composition. Fine image.

Spring Rain
by NikonJeb

Comment:
An awesome image, so dark, busy and jumbled that the beauty that emerges from it all is stunning. The mood is wonderful, the steady rain, the hubbub of wires, the behind the scene intimacy. This would be some stage set. It wouldn't succeed half as well if it were not in black and white. Hits the spot. One of two personal favorites of the challenge - 10. Thanks for the peek into this moment.