Hooter's Horsey Ride
by asamite

Comment by curtpetguy:
holy hooters

My Spheres of Influence
by asamite

Comment by bubbles13:
It's a shame I can see what the number four is on.
I would like to see how this looks in black and white.

My Spheres of Influence
by asamite

Comment by theoutcrop:
i guess i don't understand the picture. it doesn't appeal to me because it lacks a center (rather, it is off center and/or doesn't use the rule of thirds). and to my artist-side, i see that the red and blue make purple but i'm not sure about the yellow. the colors are all bleeding/reflecting off each other in the picture (harsh light?) and the brown carpet doesn't compliment the colors either. on another note, your focus is very good and they are all positioned well, something that can be very tedious!

My Spheres of Influence
by asamite

Comment by giantmike:
Hopefully they don't influence your scores, as the photo deserves more than that :)
I really like the top spot lighting you used.

My Spheres of Influence
by asamite

Comment by retake:
I really want to like this picture, but the lack of symmetry/off-centered appearance is distracting to me and I'm not crazy about the discoloration of the #3 ball.

My Spheres of Influence
by asamite

Comment by NiallOTuama:
I like the setup and the simple idea. I think the lighting you used on top was just a little too bright -- especially on the yellow ball there's a big white part.

My Spheres of Influence
by asamite

Comment by bspurgeon:
but do you have influence over my vote!?

Why Bother
by asamite

Comment by Quintus:
Good title.

Why Bother
by asamite

Comment by poser:
pretty

Playin' Pool and Smokin' Cigars
by asamite

Comment by asamite:
Wow...I don't think I have ever gotten so many votes in the 1,2,3 range before. I was going for somethnig unique to me and yes, the photo was grainy on purpose. Was it gimicky? Probably so, but the whole challenge was self-portrait and that asks the artist how they see themself. I am a course and grainy person and the picture is appropriate. Honestly, i don't think it deserved all the 1-3 votes as that makes it seem like the picture itself is worthless and way below average, but then again it is a personal thing.