Obama
by glad2badad

Comment:
I didn't vote in this challenge, but (since you asked in the forums), without the title I see this as chess pieces in various stages of falling over. With the title I see this as a metaphor for Barack Obama falling over, i.e., being defeated (possibly after having defeated Hillary Clinton).

Forgetting metaphors, it's a nice photo of the black piece falling. The piece really stands out thanks to that lensbaby.

IMG_5895.jpg
by SaraR

Comment:
You know, I liked my bird silhoutte photo...

... but yours is stunning. You caught him mid-peep in perfect profile and with excellent clarity as well. I think the blue tone works, too.

Beyond the Stick
by mariomundo

Comment:
I'm sorry to say this will probably be disqualified because it is made up of multiple photos.

I like your general idea, but the connection between each cigarette and each "sin" needs to be stronger. You "tell" us with your captions that one means greed, another wrath, but it would be better if you showed us!

Her Savior
by Mephisto

Comment:
Congrats on a well-deserved blue ribbon. Beautiful shot, it looks like it was taken on stage -- until one sees the water.

Have a great time on your trip!

Hereditary Beauty
by kellybrucewayne

Comment:
This was one of my challenge favorites -- lovely soft colors, gorgeous exposure. Such a beautiful lady, too (and baby).

Sisters
by train

Comment:
Great shot, such a warm, sweet moment shared by two lovely little girls. One of my top three for the challenge.

Split track
by Melethia

Comment:
That is so interesting! I looked it up on Wikipedia (Nerobergbahn). So gravity brings the heavier car down. I wonder what apparatus is used to pump the water back uphill? I guess that technology is ancient.

Mask eye Color.jpg
by Alicia

Comment:
What a crazy, cool mask. Seems to glow with light. Might try more dramatic makeup around the eye (even Batman blackens arounds his eyes!). :-)

Fish leather???

Stepping Girl
by Alicia

Comment:
Nice; can't put my finger on why this is so involving. Is this all "effect?" It looks like a printed photo protected from the elements inside a plastic wrap. Makes me think of old fashioned photo plates. Pretty child and blue-green dress.

Thing
by Germaine

Comment:
Cool colors. I like how the hands are so important in both the front and back seat windows.