So I heard your into guys these days, Langdon. Happy Birthday!
by Dan_Cottle

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Yeep! Very nicely done shot, but... LOL.

Happy 27th!
by snaffles

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Contrast, levels, or curves adjustment would have really made this stand out. I do love the composition and the beautifully delicate colors.

Birthday Song
by sumit

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Hm. Composition is oddly compelling.

An L82, Just for You
by Ristyz

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Looks like this is on a soundstage or something. Very nice advertising feel.

"Morpho Peleides" Birthday Wish!
by Drake

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Hm. Scientific name refers to Morpho, the god of dreams. I had to look it up. Neat concept.

I'm your present big boy
by lentil

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Oh wow! Only the 23rd image I've seen but I've seen plenty females already. This is tastefully done.. very classy. Lighting is harsh and the rings sort of make me think of a married woman. I do like the pose and the nicely done makeup. I am so pleased that someone did this concept in a tasteful way.

everybody needs a pert nipple
by tase

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Oof. A family member gave another family member those as a gift once. Not my favorite idea.... >.< But, a good picture. I'd prefer a plain white background, instead of text showing through, and either a looser or tighter crop on the top and left (as it is, it just looks off now.) But I think the lighting is good and I like how you angled the can.

Working the Wood
by cryan

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Originally posted by Louis: Lovely picture and a beautiful though sad story, especially your forum post. I wish you all the best.

My thoughts exactly. God bless.

Paradise Lost
by timfythetoo

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I love the composition and think it's so cool you're working to do more of the framing in-camera.

The Day After
by cdpalma

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Okay, wow. This is the 99th image I've seen and I have to say it is very refreshing. So many shots without people anywhere near. And I do love out of the box interpretations, but there are things that just don't meet the challenge at all. "Person using their cell phone" is really only going to be portrayed if a person is somehow visually represented in the shot. But this is a lovely way to go out of the box while still meeting the challenge. "Using" doesn't have to mean talking, and you did a great job, with the construction of the "axe" and the raised-fist composition, in telling us what the cell phone is used for. And to top it off, you didn't spoil it with an overbearing title.

To sum up: congratulations on an image that is a delightful departure from the vast majority of the other entries. Although I hope that I am wrong, I can almost promise you that this entry will not get the score that it deserves. And if I am right, then I hope that you can be content with knowing that you were intelligently creative.