Soft
by abuscemi

Comment by Lydia:
Oh my gosh! I love the composition here! (not voting)

Soft
by abuscemi

Comment by PennyStreet:
those lips ... what beauty ... what more can I say?

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

Comment by tanguera:
Echoing everyone's sentiments. Great image.

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

Comment by gsal:
My favorite in the challenge. You should be very proud of this image.

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

Comment by Melethia:
Worked well indeed - lovely moment!

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

Comment by vawendy:
Truly incredible shot! I find this absolutely stunning, and definitely my favorite of the challenge (with only 30 left to look at.) -10- and I wish I could give it a 15!

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

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: Favourited this earlier, back to comment and vote. A clear 10 - no doubt. One of my favourite images I have ever seen on DPC. Masterful edit - such confidence to let areas blow, knowing how that would facilitated the anchoring of the eye to your subject. The high key, high contrast monochrome is inspired. The girl is delightful and looks so tiny compared to the hand. I suspect I have already favourited the photographer but I can't wait to see who this is.

Critical stuff: If I said anything here I would deserve to be banned from DPC.

Overall: Absolute top drawer stuff. I expect to see this on 1x too. Thanks for sharing this.

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

Comment by Abra:
I don't know if the exposure obtained will be to every DPCers liking but I feel it's perfect. Of the 338 submissions this is my favorite (and is added as one of my favs). A photo that tells a story is special but for me this is an entire novel! I originally gave this a 9 but on my second viewing I'm bumbing it to my only 10 of the challenge. I would not be surprised if this doesn't ribbon but dissapointed if not in the top 10. This should be in a gallery where great art is hung. Well done!

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

Comment by bassbone:
she seems so unsure - the hand really provides a wonderful addition to give us comfort in her journey

Puddle Navigation
by abuscemi

Comment by Stagolee:
This is such a good high key image, well done.