Seed Noir
by rinac

Comment:
DOF really makes this shot for me, along with the rich deep b/w tones. This shot really does live up to the noir film feeling. Well done, 10 from this viewer.

Sway
by jmritz

Comment:
This is another one of my top picks for the front page. Great lighting and composition. I wonder if people are saying anything about the blade of grass behind our main subject? Not to worry, this viewer doesn't mind it at all. Well done.

Seed of Life
by Lorene

Comment:
I really like how you processed this shot. Gives it a real life feel. Good composition and lighting. Well done.

The Escape
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Wonderful capture in every way. I can't imagine the patience you must have to get this one of a kind shot. Bravo!

the end and the beginning
by ursula

Comment:
Oh man, where do I start? THIS IS AMAZING!! Awesome duo-tone, DOF really works well here. Good use of the ROT. Nothing more to say than 10 for this stunning work. Very NICE!

The Last Thread
by cloudsme

Comment:
Amazing sharpness here. DOF also works well in this shot to pull the viewer to our main subject hanging on for dear life. Well done.

Descendants
by sher

Comment:
Love the angle and the rich dark tones. DOF is used well here to pull the viewer into the subjects. Well done, 10 from me.

Gift of life
by LalliSig

Comment:
Okay first of WOW! What an awesome picture, idea and model! I can't believe all the low scores this got...have people lost their minds?!?!?!?

Second, I guess people can't see the beauty in the human form. I didn't vote on this challenge Larus, but if I had, this would have gotten high marks from me for perfect lighting (as usual) and a creative take on this challenge. This is in NO way tastless IMHO. Congrats to you and the beautiful model for this stunning work.

Restoration
by RKT

Comment:
This is really, really nice Rachel. I'm sorry to say that I missed this one again during voting but I would have given it high marks for such a deep tonal range and the great composition. Very nice!

Delicate Arch
by jrtodd

Comment:
Congrats my friend, your first seven, long overdue, and this is one amazing photo!