A Splitting Headache
by scalvert

Comment:
Can certainly be classified with essential pain. The effect is interesting because it seems to carry its own independent pain. 8

Moments before "Pain"
by Xilebo

Comment:
Yes, self inflicted pain is part of the vain trip. Good capture with lighting that highlights the concept. 6 on my initial first view.

dog Bite!
by Gaia

Comment:
A very clear image and what white teeth. This enactment may fail to convince many voters. Here is my 6 for good technical merit.

Painfully Broken
by KarANN

Comment:
When you enter a challenge, remember it is about competition and one of the things you should avail yourself is to present the images in the alloted size. While the concept is nice you did not take advantage and the voters will cast your effort aside. I am voting as if the size was bigger but do not be surprised if you voted down by many.

Ouch... That's My Finger!
by Drake

Comment:
Only the brave feed the geese. I recall one time that I started to feed them and they surrounded me like a captive. Nice image with its diagonal punctuation.

The pain of losing
by fredandaud

Comment:
Yes, we have all been there and this pain is always present because if we just did it better. Anyway, this is a good team sport image with great expressions and body language. You get a 6 on my initial view.

Every Move You Make...
by KDO

Comment:
A very good effort woth an impressive immediate first impression.

Symmetry
by Discraft

Comment:
A very good effort which introduces another dimension.

The Watcher
by labuds

Comment:
A great poster effect. This is not the star of david as wrongly pointed out. The effect is great because it transcends into the mystical.

Crescent
by Jacko

Comment:
Super cool. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.