She Models in Paris
by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul

Comment:
glamorous shot! Love the curves of the bottle - very sexy, and the shallow dpth of field. But I am not sure about the crop - I wish Paris was a bit more recognizable, maybe at least the lamp post not so obscured....

God's Messenger
by pawdrix

Comment:
a metaphor for the new man in Washington? :)

Great shot, but Paul's comments elevated it on a whole new level for me (and HCB's shot, too, for that matter :))

Mr. Grumpy Hits the Sack
by dafletchr

Comment:
Congratulations on your first ribbon and PB, Deborah! Nice shot, I loved it immediately when I first saw it. Great character study :)

sweep
by ursula

Comment:
Hey Ursula, nice to see you back with a beautiful image!

Stalag-ice
by Neil

Comment:
beautiful image, Neil! Love the colors. Congratulations on YOUR 4th place! :)

Ballet dreams
by Budya

Comment:
great idea and flawless execution, with great attention to all details including making the wonderful highlight on the nail with a flashlight (made me wonder where the nail shadow was :)). Congrats on the 1st place, Anna, well deserved!

A day at the fair
by Bernard_Marx

Comment:
this is a great photo, I did not see it before. Fantastic smile and a nice retro feel.

Cry Freedom !!
by Jedusi

Comment:
this is a fantastic juxtaposition, Steve! Looks totally believable... I am assuming this a mural on the wall... great work.

Waiting for the Time of Grace . .
by Jedusi

Comment:
I think I agree with Ecce, I'd also prefer the image "in full force" and perhaps the poem semi-transparent on the right (right-indented) as an "afterthought". Strong image, and a beautiful poem.

By the way, even though I know it is a medical necessity, I find it very symbolic that many old people wear dark glasses, as they want to guard their inner world from the outside world which is zooming by way too fast ...

The Church Warden
by Jedusi

Comment:
looks scary enough for me :). Perfect composition, and the BW is lovely, too.