Contrasts of Tiana
by MPRPRO

Comment:
I like the harsh light and interesting shadows, but without more context, the jut of her ribcage looks kinda weird. Actually, I might have preferred this as a closer crop on her face and arms (or even just below the boob), since she has such a complex and interesting expression. Nice b/w tones.

Blown
by wavelength

Comment:
I'm thinking gradient map. Steel bar. Nice conundrum.

IMG_2402ecrop.jpg
by Ben

Comment:
First thought from thumbnail - Terminator. Or maybe the Incredible Hulk (Lou Ferrigno era). I think it's the line of the brow that cinches it. On full view, I'm feeling kind of thwarted by the shadow over the eye, despite the fact that it makes for a dramatic and sinister caricature. I feel like I want to take this, apply shadow/highlight, and then maybe re-concoct some shadows and ambiguous malice around the eyes, but I'm talking about a knowing, Victoria's secret kind of revelation, not this man in the iron skivvies.. er.. mask.

B&W - Day 2
by mk

Comment:
Now I have no troubles with goofy foci, but you know that if you want it to look sharper, you get rid of them gummy yellows. Yah, you prolly know. I like the understatedness of this shot. It's pleased just to be itself.

Tiny Bubble(s)
by colorcarnival

Comment:
holy frijole, cc - congratulations!!

narcissusphere
by skewsme

Comment:
thanks for the comments! you can see the b/w i almost entered here: , and though not a field of flowers, something a bit more saturated:

An Irrational Fortune
by m_sarzynski

Comment:
scalverty

Catnip Bubble
by mmckenna

Comment:
Hooray! This was my favorite of the challenge. I'm so pleased and surprised (because it's a pet shot) to see it get the blue. Congratulations!

Blown
by wavelength

Comment:
hmm, that isn't a straight inversion... what is it?

Last Men Standing
by chefsam

Comment:
the blah blah blah was the key. enjoyed.