Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by OverflowStudios:
This is almost exactly the shot I wanted to do for this challenge, but didn't get around to taking it. So clearly I like the concept. The lighting and processing also are on a different level than your competition. Based on the entries I've seen so far, it would be SHOCKING if this did not ribbon! Very well done. For the technical details as well as the emotion...I'm giving this a perfect 10

Joy on barley
by jagar

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
Can sense the dog thinking 'whooopppeeeee, lets run!' Excellent shot and maybe should have been saved for your FS?

the last rose
by jagar

Comment by Jutilda:
This is beautiful. Like a technique of cross hatching in a pen and ink drawing. I REALLY like this.

the last rose
by jagar

Comment by hajeka:
Nice B&W. Title and photo (especially the ladder) leaves a lot of room for the imagination :)

Staying independent
by jagar

Comment by Jon_H:
... and doing it so well.

A full 10 from myself, a classy take on the challenge.

the last rose
by jagar

Comment by jmritz:
Love the scratchy blur. It is wonderful how overexposed blur will wipe one area out and keep another relatively untouched.

the last rose
by jagar

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
A strong black and white, the high key area works well and like the hatch treatment.

the last rose
by jagar

Comment by Cuttooth:
the dark cross-hatched areas are really nice. it almost looks like the person on ladder has really short legs.

much faster than a duck
by jagar

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
I can sense the concentration in his eyes here - great setting and shot.

six forty four
by jagar

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
Love the whole scene and 'action' here. Still not sure if they are leaving for dinner or leaving a quaint French bistro?