Old Mophead
by pointandshoot

Comment:

Originally posted by krnodil: He doesn't get freaked and spray?

It usually takes quite a scare before a skunk will spray. On these encounters there is probably a greater chance of me spraying myself.

by messerschmitt

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This is my favorite of your excellent Don Quixote (and friends) series.

Speechless
by messerschmitt

Comment:
a wonderful study of contrasting personalities.

Washed
by DiKrog

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A beautiful piece of art. This apple has more life than all the ribbon winners combined. I can taste it.

shadows
by bucket

Comment:
Your portrait work keeps getting better... and it was excellent to start with.

Finale
by tanguera

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Congratulations on your first ribbon, Johanna. (Some believe it is the only ribbon worth competing for) A beautiful capture, fitting the challenge perfectly...

The Great Race
by pointandshoot

Comment:
Thanks to everyone for the comments made during the challenge:

Kali
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Kali
Slow and steady wins the race, then wastes no time grinding salt-caked glass in your open wounds.
LevT
wow, what a race! Love it! The only problem I see is that the plane seems to have flown in the opposite direction -> to the right. But who cares :)
ubique
That's ridiculous. Fortunately.
undieyatch
Often we forget how one learns & sees as a child.
A characteristically child like vision - primary & illustrative.
posthumous
this is hilarious. I love how unapologetically difficult and unpleasant this photo is... only to pay off with a wonderful allegorically rich joke.
BAMartin
This photo is simply a delight! What fun to look at!
chromeydome
Thank you for breaking all of the "rules" here. Nicely done.
colorcarnival
oh cool. is this a snail vs a bird? and the string is supposed to be the finish line while at the same time looking like a very straight cloud trail? awesome - you got me to look and analyze!
Bear_Music
"Wither, midst falling dew,
while glow the heavens with the last steps of day,
far, through their rosy depths, dost thou pursue
thy solitary way?

Vainly the fowler's eye
might mark thy distant flight to do thee wrong,
as, darkly seen against the crimson sky,
thy figure floats along."

From "To a Waterfowl" by William Cullen Bryant.

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This is a wonderful, wonderful image. Well done!
Les_Feck
Nice feel. The sharpening here adds interest. As does the Eskimo with the gun located in the corner. Definitely meets the challenge parameters.
RKT
Crap...I wish I could fav this. Unlike the previous commenter, I got this immediately...pity for her I guess. This is a shot to be savored, and not a tale for the the slow of mind or for those who insist on following rules.
digifotojo
I saved this 'til last because I'm not quite sure what's going on here. But, whatever it is, there's way too much lost space in this image to be effective.

by aznym

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With all the turmoil in Sri Lanka is is great to see there is still art and someone there to capture it. Excellent work.

Ragamuffins
by lunachicken

Comment:
A strange portrait of two people who understand.

Tree and guy
by Melethia

Comment:
This will look great in your first gallery showing.