Left & Right in Black & White
by GeneralE

Comment by MadMordegon:
In looking at this again I really am suprized it scored so badly. Not only is it highly original but right on the money of the challenge.

Semaphore
by GeneralE

Comment by Nitin:
Great idea.. the black spot over the head is a bit distracting, but still a well shot photograph.. bumping to 9.. hope it places in the top 10.

Semaphore
by GeneralE

Comment by riotspyne:
this was reallygreat , bumping up to 9

Belt, Cam, Gear, Hose, Lever, Pulley, Spring ...
by GeneralE

Comment by MadMordegon:
Wow, that is complex, nice title too.

I almost prefer the original. The metallic blue gives something to the picture. Both shots are great though and definitely meet the challenge. Maybe a little more focus would have helped your score.

Opposable Thumb
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by hlswilson: Returning for comments: I struggled with this one. After looking at this photo for quite a while, and finally recognizing that the model was holding a bone, I realized that you were tring to say that a human being's defining feature is the opposable thumb. What would have improved this photo greatly for me would have been to have a more recognizable bone - like one of those big knuckle bones that you can purchase for dogs in pet stores. Also, I know that it might be cliche' but the photo would make more sense to me if a big, burly, hairy, caveman like guy were holding the bone. This small, delicate hand made it difficult for me to understand what you were trying to convey. Lastly, I would have used a little more light to help dispell some of the shadow under the fingers. Your idea was excellent, but refining the execution would make this a much stronger shot.

Thanks for the comments! I looked for a bigger bone but couldn't find one in time ... that's a turkey drumstick. Isaac is kind of hairy for his age (like his dad!), but it doesn't show that well here : )
I thought about getting a gorilla hand (Halloween shops are open) but didn't get around to it in time.

Next time I try a shot like this I'll try to put a white sheet on the ground to reflect some sunlight up onto the underside of the hand.

Opposable Thumb
by GeneralE

Comment by tomlewis1980:
Didn't vote on this challenge, but I would have thought that this shot would have come higher. Great idea and take on 2001, just a shame it seemed to go over so many heads.

Opposable Thumb
by GeneralE

Comment by dsa157:
great idea and a nice clean graphic presentation. the only thing I really don't like is the cut away part of the bone. It looks pretty gross and distracts from the idea.

Opposable Thumb
by GeneralE

Comment by hlswilson:
Returning for comments: I struggled with this one. After looking at this photo for quite a while, and finally recognizing that the model was holding a bone, I realized that you were tring to say that a human being's defining feature is the opposable thumb. What would have improved this photo greatly for me would have been to have a more recognizable bone - like one of those big knuckle bones that you can purchase for dogs in pet stores. Also, I know that it might be cliche' but the photo would make more sense to me if a big, burly, hairy, caveman like guy were holding the bone. This small, delicate hand made it difficult for me to understand what you were trying to convey. Lastly, I would have used a little more light to help dispell some of the shadow under the fingers. Your idea was excellent, but refining the execution would make this a much stronger shot.

Semaphore
by GeneralE

Comment by carlosmfernandes:
square croped on the small dimension would resulted better.

Semaphore
by GeneralE

Comment by prozac:
maybe a little to dark...
cool idea :)