Shenandoah Morning
by hokie

Comment:
Very cool photo. For some reason, it makes me think of a jigsaw puzzle. Nice job.

Playing with paper
by aKiwi

Comment:
What a very cool concept! Nice twist on a classic idea. A whimsical and engaging abstract. Very nice.

The Deal
by rhipster

Comment:
Cool candid. I think going monochrome was a good choice for this image, and those subjects. An engaging scene. Good job :-)

Three Geese
by artvet

Comment:
Interesting image. The grain adds definitely, IMO. The geese stand out well. I like the layered look. A daring entry, but that is what free studies are for, I feel. I like daring, so I say, Well done! It's daring, but it works.

Sunburst
by bfbaggins

Comment:
Nice detail and good strong composition. Lighting seems a little 'flat' though.

Seascape
by jazzmanmgt

Comment:
Hmm, you'll probably hear this a ton, but you really should take full advantage of the 640 px allowed. There is a great tutorial on the site about sizing and preparing photos for challenges (Learn

Shadowland
by RKT

Comment:
An interesting study. Good tones. Nice job.

Peek a Boo
by chefsam

Comment:
Wowsers! So, I'm checking out the photo, thinking this is pretty cool. A neat abstract, nice colors and some good flow,etc, ...then,...I saw it! Wow, way, way cool shot. I really like it. And this is the first image to pop up for me to vote....going to be a great week!

uhhh, I Think There's Somethin' on Your Face...
by Blue Moon

Comment:
Heehe, funny :-) But actually, quite a cool shot too!

Day 6: A Moment of Silence
by Blue Moon

Comment:
Oh, this is a great shot. Very emotive. I agree as a couple of the commenters said, not overdone at all, but yet still very strong, and quite touching. Your 'weird' angle and crop actually really help drive the interest of the shot, it is quite engaging. Your story is great. Yes, many people could connect with that very well. But even apart from the story, the image allows the viewer to go in many different directions in their intrepretation, and I really like that in a shot. I could go down several different paths with it myself! Very good photography. This is going in my favs now :-)