a simple shot of six small seashells from a salt pond
by krnodil

Comment:
Another one going in my faves. This could be/should be a poster! Once again, you demonstrate your eye for composition and the use of B&W to emphasize shapes and tones.

of the sea
by krnodil

Comment:
Another beautiful composition. You've really got quite the eye for the interesting when it comes to shapes.

sunlight refrain outtake
by krnodil

Comment:
I love this. Into my faves it goes! This reminds me of various paintings, where the point is the overall scene, not the details.

sunlight refrain
by krnodil

Comment:
Interesting to compare the two. This version is more about light and shadow, with the shapes taking some time to resolve into a cat. I like it, but I like the color one better because it strike me more as an abstraction of a cat, without sharpness to confuse the mind into thinking the details matter.

MY box...
by krnodil

Comment:
Ok, first, I understand why DPC gave it a 4.6, starting with many people probably defining "portrait" to mean "staged, with the pet sitting in a perfect position in front of a perfect background."

Feh! I say. The instant I opened it her eyes grabbed me and they never let go. Yeah, the bright pink is a bit distracting, but I think this is a powerful example of cats' power in general and hers specifically.

pirouette
by krnodil

Comment:
I like this, Karen. The lack of sharp focus makes it more about shapes and emotions than the specifics of the actual subject. It just has a nice, graphic feel to it.

Children in the Mist
by krnodil

Comment:
Your shot has many nice features, including the shapes of the background walls. I think Mary's B&W treatment added some mystery, whereas this shot is about straightforward fun.

Angels in infinite loop
by quiet_observation

Comment:
I love the B&W treatment. I think it adds to the air of mystery, enhancing the shot far beyond the simple triangle composition.

An Urban Face
by SandyP

Comment:
Oh, man, Sandy, you really nailed this. The expression, his eyes, the overall composition, his head tilt ... just great!

~A Peaceful Interlude~
by annig

Comment:
Ah, very pretty, and a perfect title. Now where's my lemonade and rocking chair? :)