Charm is deceptive, and Beauty is Fleeting, but...
by Ichristfollower

Comment:
I think the 'but..' unnecessary, and somewhat unkind. I was drawn to the photo, and creating a narrative, until the title overtook my thoughts.

War Games
by HarveyG

Comment:
That is superb panning! Excellent exposure, superb focus.

The "Swinging Bridge"
by miary

Comment:
Blimey (and there is every danger this will!) that is super bright and saturated! Tone down the saturation a little, and you have a pleasant photo. That is an incredibly clear reflection.

Model News
by stphq

Comment:
I don't get the concept here - I want to find some link between the newspaper pages and the model, perhaps pages detailing abductions, or crimes against women of some such; nor do I understand the title - maybe i am looking for more than there was in your idea, but as I am able to understand the photo, I am unable to find anything of substance.

The Guardian
by theluissales

Comment:
I suspect that you have chosen mono in order to lessen the impact of the burnt highlights on the chest feathers. A good close up with a complimentary background, but a shame about the exposure.

Next!
by Venser

Comment:
Up there in my top 10 of the challenge. Particularly like the atmosphere provided by the rising steam. Some time ago I started a project to photograph snack stands/caravans, but haven't got far with it yet.

Exhausted
by Chandi

Comment:
The title is, to me, so much weaker than the image. A really interesting photograph.

Cheetah Games
by RoyC

Comment:
Oh yes!

portal
by Giles

Comment:
These reservoir sink holes always intrigue me, and yes, a portal to another world is just as I think of them. Your composition combined with the night time exposure and eerie sky add to the feel.

The Guardian
by hesitant

Comment:
I find the lack of depth to this somewhat disconcerting. Although you have used a small aperture and there is clearly a very deep depth of field, your choice of processing has flattened the image to a point that my brain struggles to accept is a photo rather than a painting. That said, I don't dislike it, but I feel I would prefer just a lighter touch on the tone-mapping to retain a little more of a photographic feel. All entirely subjective, and others may love it just as is.