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by cutout

Comment:
You are too awesome, Jan. This is great.

A Modern Day Still Life
by Cuttooth

Comment:
Creative and well executed. I think the score's a bit harsh. My suspicion is that voters in tune to fruit and flowers and wine glasses might have been put off by anything that deviated too far from that. The other problem might be the subject matter itself. Lice are a turnoff, and for some you may have taken them back to a place they'd rather forget! Looking at this and your portfolio, you're certainly on the right track. Take the good with the bad and keep shooting...

Message edited by author 2008-08-07 07:34:27.

Lonesome Lawn
by Structor

Comment:
This is cheating. Living in Iceland is cheating -- beautiful landscapes, beautiful people. How does one compete? Seriously, a beautiful photo in spite of my envy. Congrats!

Pure Funk
by Ringostarr

Comment:
I've been meaning to favorite this. Very well done -- the angle, black and white, expression. The swanky threads even bring to mind Wynton Marsalis.

Day 8/50 Bathtime
by sherpet

Comment:
That looks outright surreal. I like it! How did you light this? What were your shooting settings?

The Residence
by AP

Comment:
My kind of shot. I love this. No people can be seen, but it's full of life. Can't believe it didn't score higher. Congrats on your MOTW.

Foster.jpg
by jjstager2

Comment:
Surprised this isn't getting more comments. Very well done. The framing, the textures, the expression, the breeze all make this a standout. Technically, the focus and lighting are perfect.

Desert Cooler
by Tej

Comment:
Beautifully abstract. Congrats! This will score high. Can't wait to read about the processing. A nine for you and my pick of the challenge.

Tea's Up!
by Pug-H

Comment:
Absolutlely terrific. I believe there was an upside-down challenge a while back, and this would have been a shoo-in for that. It works here too, of course. Well composed and processed and fun for the eyes. An eight for you.

Dry
by rinac

Comment:
This looks like a ribbon. Expert composition and processing. Good symmetry and balance and the colors are perfect. A nine for you.