Everything Cracks One Day
by jagar

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Signature soft glowing but sharp toning that has the perfect measure of the scene. A really interesting character and a most interesting backdrop. You really are master of the light though.

Critical stuff: Nothing

Overall: Masterful.

Everything Cracks One Day
by jagar

Comment by nam:
I have liked this all along but it's one that appeals to me more each time I look at it -- the shifting look of the boards is intriguing and of course works perfectly with the title. Well done. Bumping it up a bit.

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by tanguera:
Yaaaay! Another double! Fabulous, John. Hope you gave the bucket a proper burial.

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by Paul:
You are the master of monochrome toning - and that wonderful soft sharpness too.

Well deserved Blues.

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by LevT:
Congrats John! Terrific shot all around - light, textures, action, magnificent be as usual, and that bucket shadow is the icing on the cake ;). Well deserved double blue

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by mariuca:
Good job and truly the best in show. Plus, la joie de vivre that permeates all your work. And a french palindrom for your image:
Ta belle porte s'use trop, elle bat

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by jmritz:
Wonderful image and congrats on the blues!

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by Denielle:
An amazing shot! And I agree with markwiley, how are we supposed to compete against something like this? Honestly though, it's amazing and well deserved ribbon!

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by JenniferLynn:
Congrats!

He's Kicked The Bucket
by jagar

Comment by markwiley:
How are the rest of us supposed to compete with stuff like this? The setting is interesting and the light is great. How you found someone that can kick a bucket like Beckham kicks a ball is beyond me. His kicking form and facial expression are perfect. The position of the bucket and shadow are great. And, I would love to be watching over your shoulder when you process an image like this. Congrats on the well deserved blue hand and ribbon.

Message edited by author 2012-03-07 20:19:45.