The Angler
by ZeppKash

Comment:
A big congratulations to you on your ribbon and on a beautiful photo. I've only been here a short time myself, but I love seeing "new blood" score so highly.

The silhouette is crisp and perfect, and the sunset is colorful without being lurid. Well done.

Red Fox
by MacDonald

Comment:
Wow, the colors in this are really beautiful. I love the red fox against the blue snow (now I sound like Dr. Seuss), and the white at top balance the photo nicely. Good job,

Thursday morning
by porcini

Comment:
A really soulful self-portrait. Just the right balance of sharpness and softness, and good use of B&W.

Shrouded Contrast
by xxsprint

Comment:
This is really interesting -- I would have sworn I was looking at a winter scene through frost on the window!

Initial Cut
by lunachicken

Comment:
I was struck by the b&w version, but I think I prefer the color. A strong photo.

PS: Don't do it! :-)

Curious Best Friend B&W
by trevytrev

Comment:
Wow. Cool photo, great dof. I love the centered composition and how the eyes are almost visible.

eleven/thirty
by UNCLEBRO

Comment:
Oh, what a sweetie. Then I read your comment. :-(

Jonah BW.jpg
by smellyfish1002

Comment:
Such fantastic eyes, and you captured this without resorting to burning the edges of the iris -- or if you did, it's admirably subtle. A beautiful portrait.

by sevilduvarci

Comment:
Wow, great photo. I tried something slightly similar once (catching my shadow on a moving vehicle), but this is much better. "TI HTROW SYAWLA" is clever, but takes the focus of the main subject -- a really cool self-portrait.

Shine your light
by RPvanderHilst

Comment:
I didn't get to vote in this challenge, but looking through the entries I was struck by this thumbnail. I think your chrome bars need sharper focus, but aside from that, this is a first entry you can be proud of.

I'm sorry reading previous comments to see you've already had some controversy! As you know now, it is best not to talk about types of entries, especially during the challenge. On the other hand, the question about "the way of the Netherlands" was inappropriate and rather bizarre. Probably just a comment dashed off in anger, so don't let it bother you.

Cheers,