Disconnected
by jagar

Comment by Cory:
Oh, this looks like a jager! I don't care who did it, this is a wonderful shot that really nails the challenge. Superb my friend. Superb.

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by NiallOTuama:
That is gorgeously processed! Well done!

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by Bear_Music:
Says it all. Very poignantly. Congrats!

you say geranium and I'll say pelargonium
by jagar

Comment by Germaine:
Not much blur, but who cares! Fabulous capture and title. 8)

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by flaherma:
This makes me think of a recent yoga class where the instructor reminded us that to retain our independence when we get "old", we need to put in the effort now. This scene really drives that point home. Great work again sir!

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by mainer:
This is a wonderfully expressive and tasteful study of age and the struggle to maintain a life. The mono editing is perfect for this. Congratulations on the win....My top pick for sure.

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by vawendy:
This is such a wonderful shot -- even better because my own mother is struggling with losing her independence. Beautifully scene, beautifully captured, and an incredible story. Huge congrats on the red!

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by herfotoman:
Immediately transported into the image, to become the story. Brilliant, as always. Thanks.

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by hihosilver:
Old age becomes a lesson like no other education. The joy of independence far outweighs the work involved to maintain it (for those individuals fortunate enough to have it!) Alas, neglect of the elderly runs rampant in a world that passes by and becomes metered by the swift clicks of technology. When life can no longer be measured and trafficked by streams of bits...What happens then? Thank you for this image and reminder, John.

Congrats on your ribbon...although disguised in red, carries all the spirit of true blue...;-)

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by markwiley:
You get a sense of the weight you must bare to be independent -- as well as a bit of a lonely mood. Well captured, and congratulations on the ribbon.