One Small Step ...
by tate

Comment:
This is absolutely fantastic. Doesn't hurt that I just watched "For All Mankind," a terrific documentary with real footage from the US space shots. Or that I have two young daughters of my own; some of my favorite video footage is of them when they first walked.

One of a few favorites from you.

Oasis
by LevT

Comment:
I really like this image, and it's going in my faves.

I can't quite do it the justice ubique did, but it reminds me strongly of a similar oasis in my life. My wife's family has a cabin on a lake in Vermont, and we spend a few weeks each summer up there.

This cabin is where things go to "die" while still being used. My favorite spot is an easy chair of some old vintage, probably numbering in the decades. It's in the corner, with windows on both sides. While sitting there, I can't see outside, but I can hear the kids playing.

Thus, it allows me to delve into whatever I'm reading, or take a nap, or whatever, but when I want to, I can rejoin the world in an instant.

One more quick look at your picture makes me feel sorry for whoever was enjoying that book when the phone rang, or someone was at the door, or the bathroom called.

Doubting Patriotic Convictions
by bvoi

Comment:
This is sheer, inspired genius. Ubique's comment below sums it up perfectly: you've captured the ambivalence of those in the middle.

Brother where art thow
by Kronus

Comment:
Ha! I love distortions like this.

Would you like an Apple little girl?
by TheStick

Comment:
I like this shot. Yes, the bright spot could be toned down, but the concept is great.

And for the people who complained it's twisted somehow, they should check out this entry from the recent Superstitions and Urban Legends challenge:

Color Options
by timfythetoo

Comment:
This is a great image all on its own.

staples
by ralph

Comment:
Congrats! One of my higher votes. Creative concept and great execution.

P A P E R T O R C H
by PurpleFire

Comment:
Beautiful! Congrats!

Paper Patterns
by timfythetoo

Comment:
Once again I missed voting on the winner. I'd say you certainly blew out of your slump in style! I'd like to just get to consistently hitting mid-5s.

Two blues, two favorites of mine! :)

Taking it on a red background so you could play around with different colors was sheer genius.

The end of a school year
by dreamy

Comment:
Hi. I posted a fairly lengthy set of suggestions for where to start in a comment on another pic in this challenge. Many of them apply to your pic, and all of the learning suggestions apply. Good luck, and welcome to DPC!

See //www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=358095 for my comment.