Bad Girls
by NikonJeb

Comment:
I really like your b&w conversion, and the use of b&w for this subject seems very appropriate: a gray life of the graying women. What I love to see is that, except for the front woman, they all look so normal, bright eyed, and happy. I'm glad the voters appreciated it as it deserved.

Pathway's to the Future
by BrianR

Comment:
Cool photo of a cool workspace.

SOCATOA
by colorcarnival

Comment:
I learned something by having to look up your title. (And I found the answer using your spelling. Must be valid!!) I think you were a bit too subtle for a good score, but nevertheless, you have a good image. I'm impressed with your DOF singling out the three buttons of SOCATOA.

Soapbox meets Mega-Telly
by jaysonmc

Comment:
It does take some time to understand what this is. Once figured out, I totally appreciate it. I love the "automobile" and think you captured quite an appropriate dichotomy.

Not Your Daddy's Apple
by noraneko

Comment:
Wow, you have taken the leap into serious creativity -- creating the shot, I mean. This is really a good step for you, IMO. You were always good at spotting and capturing a good photo, and you have mastered PP. This will take the final restrictions off your ability to create art with your camera. I can't wait for more of these.

BTW, I think this is a great success. Excellent color, clarity, and composition.

Tomorrow and Tomorrow
by raish

Comment:
This is quite an amazing find. I have no idea what it is, but it certainly fits the challenge. To me, the grain makes it look all the more mysterious, and I think it is very good for the image. However, it probably wasn't so good for your score. Regardless of what the voters said, I say "well done".

Seeking a way out.
by patrickpeterson

Comment:
This is a very poignant photograph. I believe you accomplished your goals very well. I have dealt with the same subject and emotions in a few of my photos, and really appreciate this image.

edit to add: I like the sharpened features of her face, but not the rough skin -- that is distracting to me. She is such a pretty girl, that I would like to see her skin smooth.

Message edited by author 2007-10-22 11:03:13.

Innovative Cookery
by Greetmir

Comment:
It took me a minute to figure out which challenge this was supposed to be for. Then I noticed the pencils. Very good. Too bad you got mixed up on the deadline.

Morning Meditation
by ephln

Comment:
Congratulations on your new PB and your first 6!! Feels good doesn't it? This is really the strangest pose. What a great capture. And the title is very amusing.

I Know It's Around Here Somewhere...
by noraneko

Comment:
If I get a macro lens like yours, will I be able to take gorgeous photos like you? I'll answer that myself. It might help, but it takes more than a lens to make these beautiful works of art.