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by tfarrell23

Comment:
This photo hit a nerve here! My wife is forever vacuuming the floors in the house. I hate the sound of the damn thing more than the dog does!!!!! Best of luck on a very fine and expressive image. High mark from me Only the dark left side needs attention.

The Library
by flip89

Comment:
Best of luck ona fine shot. The white wall is too overpowering. Could you have stepped back?

Morning Meditation
by ccraft

Comment:
The position says it all. Best of luck on one of the rare entries that expresses the challenge to a . . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. . . T!

A Moment of Silence
by Cjorgy2oo4

Comment:
This photo is right on the mark with the theme. The bowed head and her attention say it all. My own personal taste though: border should have been left off or done in black. It has a greenish cast on my screen. DOF might have been more shallow focusing on her and the grave site. I immediately get the idea from what is in the foreground and don't need the details of the background. The very best of luck. You got a high rating from me.

I have returned to this shot three times looking for anything to give it even a higher rating. . . I've gone about as far as I can go with an 8.

By the Light of the Moon
by mariomel

Comment:
A picture post card! Would you share your camera settings and post picture treatment please!

Silence for Dummies
by jonpink

Comment:
Fits the challenge perfectly. What drives us to silence?! BOL Silence for "DUMMIES" though? For some reason that bothers me. But that is me.

Silence of the lamb
by pitsaman

Comment:
Now tell me the lamb's name is Jodi!

"Peace and Quiet"
by johnnyd

Comment:
I can just hear the comments: Oh! How cruel!!! I know the feeling! I don't know if the sign was accidental or not but it adds a nice touch. Nice crisp shot. BOL

Fallen Comrade
by vmagic118

Comment:
Of all the many enties I have viewed so far, this one, without a doubt nails the theme: What drives us to silence? A silent tribute for the ultimate sacrifice. BOL As a matter of personal taste, I would like to see a much crisper focus and a more pronounced contrast, especailly in the stars and service bars (but they are gold aren't they?) The softness doesn't fit here. But again. . . that is only my opinion.

Now, my wife can sleep!
by ronabre

Comment:
Hey, Does it really, realy work?!!! I got the opposite situation and am desperate! BOL Just a litttle fuzzy for my taste.