Lab Rat
by deers

Comment by Paul:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for the Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: High in originality and it makes want to know more about the context of what I am seeing - some sort of print is being produced. I don't quite recognise it as a darkroom though.

Critical stuff: Not an easy image to engage with, though I'm sure it will appeal to some.

Overall: An interesting image (in a curiosity sense) but in the final analysis I don't think there is enough here to hang onto viewers for long.

Lab Rat
by deers

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Hmmm ... I am mystified by the title. Maybe I need to get out more. Like the red cast to the image, the tilt, ... the mystery.

Lab Rat
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Comment by Ja-9:
I don't think that I get this...sorry

Laying Double Blacks is an Art
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Comment by bassbone:
Well seen. I gave this a 7 during voting.

Laying Double Blacks is an Art
by deers

Comment by Melethia:
Way cool! Interesting and nicely seen. (Commenting only.)

Chalky Late Night Stroll
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Comment by HarveyG:
Great work, creativity and thinking AND effort.

Chalky Late Night Stroll
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Comment by rob_smith:
Great shot Dana! Very creative.

Chalky Late Night Stroll
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Comment by SaraR:
A good entry for the challenge, and a photo that also stands on its own. I like photos that allow the viewer to develop their own story, and this does just that - good work.

Chalky Late Night Stroll
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Comment by Melethia:
VERY creative and I think the photograph works very well! I like the shallow depth of field and really like the low light shadows from the railing falling across your "steps". Also, please note the average from your commenters - that's an excellent indication that your work resonated with those folks, and in many instances, that's worth more than the total score.

Chalky Late Night Stroll
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Comment by deers:
Thanks everyone for the kind comments. This is my first challenge to score over a 5.0, I am very happy with the results. Every improvement is a victory to me!