Empty Nest
by GeneralE

Comment by boomer:
Yes, silence at last. But this picture is NOT something I want to look at! What is that, entrails in there? Ewww! Also, I found the frame too large and the feathering of the frame doesn't improve the image.

Black Butte (8x10 ratio)
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:
Why thank you both ... I use the larger borders sometimes to fill out the print size, so I don't have to resample the image and introduce any more noise or blurriness (I'm starting with less than 2MP). I figure people can trim/cover it if they don't like it, but someone can also just tack/tape it to the wall if they can't afford to frame it and have it look "finished."

This image was taken one-handed through the windshield, so I have no quality to spare ....

Black Butte (8x10 ratio)
by GeneralE

Comment by hsteg:
great shot, too much border IMHO.

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by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by ChrisW123: General, you are tied with Jacko (Mudane challenge) for the Brown Ribbon reward. :) Did you do it on purpose like he did?

No, it seems I can do this without trying! Too bad, I just missed getting two in a row.

I'm concerned that people may think I'm deliberately "thumbing my nose" at the challenge topic with an off-beat interpretation like this. Really, I am also trying to work within the the limits of the technology and time I have at hand. With my camera, I could have lit enough matches to smoke up the Los Angeles basin and never gotten a capture like the winning one.

Should've Stopped to take a GOOD Photo
by GeneralE

Comment by gazdi:
Some degrees to the right could include the reflection of the wrecked car (on the front-right window). BTW, this is a nice "I see it, I like it, I shoot it" photo.

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by GeneralE

Comment by ChrisW123:
General, you are tied with Jacko (Mudane challenge) for the Brown Ribbon reward. :) Did you do it on purpose like he did?

Empty Nest
by GeneralE

Comment by lightpro1:
I like this approach to the challenge. There is a possible double meaning to the "empty nest" Theme.

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by GeneralE

Comment by banmorn:
Tooooooooooooooooooo dark

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by GeneralE

Comment by mrblobby:
Great concept, you just didn't pull it off graphically

Empty Nest
by GeneralE

Comment by ipeson:
an empty nest?