Alone with my thoughts...
by samtrundle

Comment:
I like the nice square crop and effective negative space. Nice, clean processing! A solid 7.

Snuggle Bear
by Sonifo

Comment:
A fantastic, warm, soft entry that is very Sonifo-esque (my apologies if you are not familiar with her work or if you are indeed Sonifo). A winner in my book.

The Eccentric.
by docpjv

Comment:
I find this to be the most fascinating photograph of the challenge and titled accurately. I like the DOF and clean processing. A solid and well-deserved 7.

The music of the street
by PollyBean

Comment:
Fantastic composition and wonderful desaturation and toning. I like the relatively clean processing, though there are some jaggies along the curve of the violin and the edge of the bow as a result of aggressive edge sharpening. Overall a solid and well-deserved 7.

Sax Man on the Promenade
by pawdrix

Comment:
Superb composition and clean processing! I like the toning effect.

In the top corners and on the sax, there appear to be artifactual patches of increased saturation which I believe is a result of burning/dodging after applying the toning. Recommend applying the toning after all burning/dodging is completed in the workflow.

A solid 7 and a job well done!

Shelter
by jjbeguin

Comment:
An superb, emotive entry. I like the nice, clean processing. B&W was the proper choice, I think. A solid 7.

Street Angel
by beamsclan

Comment:
Wonderful composition! I really like the clean, superb processing. A solid 7.

Up Above
by beautyqn25

Comment:
Just love the composition. Perfect exposure and sharp focus. Excellent, clean processing. A solid 7.

Portrait Of A Child Soldier
by Jecto

Comment:
Not quite a portrait but side from that minor detail, this is an excellent composition and with superb, clean processing. A solid 7.

Engaged
by Pedro

Comment:
I like the soft focus effect. Compositionally excellent. A solid 7.