Battered Reflection
by hokie

Comment by LindaLee:
I'm rating this fairly high because I like the shot overall -(8). To me, it does not really portray or convey any of the deadly sins without the title. lhall

Battered Reflection
by hokie

Comment by jmsetzler:
This is a very well thought out image... excellent work... :) - setzler

Battered Reflection
by hokie

Comment by Wraith Ravenscroft:
Mick Jagger in a dagger ?

Battered Reflection
by hokie

Comment by Journey:
This is my favorite image this week. Oh man, it speaks to me. Somehow, it reminds me of the Picture of Dorian Gray. It has tremendous psychological and emotional power. My only 10 this week. Journey

Sun Dried Pepper
by hokie

Comment by hokie:
Thanks for the votes.

I have a Canon G2 and the widest angle is about 35mm and I shot this at the widest aperature setting in order to get the best depth of field on the dry mud in the distance.

I just happened to be walking around near the James River walkway in our downtown section and came across this Dr. Pepper can stuck in the mud. I did move it to get the front of the can for more interesting detail but the can had obviously been there for months from the faded and mud caked appearance. Most of my best shots it seems come from this "Candid, shoot what I find" approach.

Sun Dried Pepper
by hokie

Comment by kosmikkreeper:
Excellent shot Scott. The only reason why you didn't get my 10 was the soda can overload in the challenge. :) The angle is great and gives the pic drama. Did you use a wide angle?

Sun Dried Pepper
by hokie

Comment by Zeissman:
Good job Scott.

Sun Dried Pepper
by hokie

Comment by ticktockdoc:
Clever title and good tones in the still life image.

Sun Dried Pepper
by hokie

Comment by louis1470:
Wow, great tones and details. Really evocative for me. I really like the low angle, Top 5 for me!

Sun Dried Pepper
by hokie

Comment by HBunch:
Really neat idea. I like the cracked ground. Black and white works well here. I assume this is a Dr. Pepper? It is a little hard to see with the angle and glare on the can, but the title makes it clearer. Your focus and clarity are great. Overall a nice shot. Good luck in the challenge. ~Hbunch7187~