Splash!
by Paul

Comment by BJokerud:
This deserves a post-challenge comment. I entered this FS myself, but somehow wasn't able to vote. If I had vote, you would've gotten good score from me. There's so much going on in this photo; action, light, insane colors, mystery, innocence of child playing (or whatever he does) in the water; I don't even figure out where the heck the water is coming from! Is it rain, a fountain, what? Interesting! And the figure in the window you mentioned creeps me out; tit looks like a deleted scene from Twin Peeks. You must be satisfied with your camera for pulling that photo out of at ISO 6400! And it doesn't surprise me a bit that it has been published on 1x; this is a true definiton on what you can achieve with one exposure. Good thing you posted that thread you did so we all could see this photo.

Self Portrait with Juxtaposed Polka
by Paul

Comment by Keith_W:
Interesting shot. Nice!

Dreaming of mushrooms
by Paul

Comment by ikopanas:
Great shot. I like the angle and the detail here. DOF too. It s almost transparent.

Woodland Trail
by Paul

Comment by Simms:
Have you ever seen Sleepy Hollow with Johnny Depp? - you have captured that essence here. Fantastic.

Self Portrait with Juxtaposed Polka
by Paul

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Oddly engaging. Not totally sure what to make of this.

Woodland Trail
by Paul

Comment by Bear_Music:
This is very well done. One doesn't have to live in (or visit) exotic locales in order to create evocative landscapes. I think this is an exceptional study, and beautifully understated in the processing.

Woodland Trail
by Paul

Comment by Melethia:
It may not be Iceland but I thought it quite beautiful.

Self Portrait with Juxtaposed Polka
by Paul

Comment by PennyStreet:
Geez, this is terrific.. love the reflection, the layers, the b/w, and, particularly, all the contrasts involving the above. Excellent shot.

Woodland Trail
by Paul

Comment by roz:
this is awesome .. i love the feeling of mystery .. its like a lead-in to a story .. an enchanted story ...:)

Woodland Trail
by Paul

Comment by datcat:
Lovely atmosphere, I'd like to walk there.