Inseparable
by roba

Comment:
Fits the theme well -- hair is clearly the focus. Cleverly realized and beautifully photographed. My only complaint is that the hair that spills into the white frame seems choppy -- I'd rather see the idea abandoned that see it poorly done.

my first self portrait entry
by Dreamgirl472

Comment:
Is this really a self-portrait? If so, you are a fine young photographer! The adult hairdo and confident pose contrast in an intriguing way with the t-shirt and your evident youth. Good lighting, focus could maybe be a tad sharper but the softness does not hurt the image in my opinion. Reminds me of the work of Sally Mann. A high vote from me.

Evil hairdo
by karinn

Comment:
Beautiful photo, nicely lit. Definitely fits the theme. The b&w works here. Good lighting and clarity where it counts. I love the "added bonus" of the touches of facial hair. Not sure if I like the PP on the eye, though it *is* striking. Anyhow a 10 from me.

Were you talking to me?
by Nikolai1024

Comment:
I greatly admire this photo. A ten from me. Nice composition. Excellent color palette. I love the textures, especially the leather. Fits the theme. Compliments to your model, too!

Five Towers and Tofane, Dolomites.
by Windtale

Comment:
I will undoubtedly give this a high score, though I find the frame is intrusive. Great color without over-saturation or artificial looking post-processing. Nicely detailed.

Resting
by Nikolai1024

Comment:
Congratulations on making the top ten. For me this was "best in show" and one of only three 10 votes I gave in this challenge.

Rustic
by bandit

Comment:
I think it was so smart of you to leave some color in the wood -- it keeps the photo from being merely gimmicky. Nice composition and clarity. A high vote from me.

A Chain's Reaction
by krnodil

Comment:
I thought immediately of these old grade school paper chains when I heard about this challenge, so I'm surprised only one entry went that direction. I never would have thought to use the fan or to show movement, though. I like the color consistency, too (whites and reds). Very clever, well photographed, a high vote from me.

Chain Reaction
by ustiebitz

Comment:
Wow, an action photo! Very well done. I'm curious to learn if you really shot against the sky or if it is a backdrop. Either way, a high vote from me.

The Abolition of Self
by Cutter

Comment:
This photo keeps climbing in my estimation. I felt at first it was too dark, but now I feel the chains dominate (as they should) and the identity of the model is secondary. A high vote from me.