Understand now
by Neat

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: What a great silhouette and the ambiguity of the animal works really well. I really like the straightness of the edge - a wall? A roofline? Not knowing adds drama. I like the clouds too and how oppressive your treatment has made them become.

Critical stuff: The vignette will be a little strong for some.

Overall: I find this to be very effective.

A leap of freedom
by Neat

Comment by tanguera:
This looks like it won't end well. The angle makes it appear he's headed for the cement pier, and his body position like he's unconscious. I like the intent, and there is something satisfyingly disturbing about this scene. I don't think the ball adds anything to the image. Plus desating everything but the ball gives it much more prominence than you may have intended, and pulls the eye from the "leap"

A leap of freedom
by Neat

Comment by neenee1999:
WOW nice capture. A definite feeling of freedom to feel the weightless fall to the water below. Great image.

A leap of freedom
by Neat

Comment by Jutilda:
That's great. Love the inclusion of the ball, and the invisible diagonal connecting it to the boy. I'd have left it all monochromatic, but that's just me. 7

Understand now
by Neat

Comment by ubique:
Highly commended. 7. Thank you.

The end
by Neat

Comment by jagar:
It is indeed the end, splendid, as if we ourselves are closing our eyes for the last time.

A leap of freedom
by Neat

Comment by giantmike:
Great timing. It really leaves us wondering here the jump started, and where it will end (water or dock). Very perplexing.

Why the distracting pink ball?

Understand now
by Neat

Comment by geinafets:
Something about this feels really nostalgic, sweet, and sad. I keep bumping it up. I really hope this is a real child and not a statue.

Brothers
by Neat

Comment by tnun:
sweet boys.

The end
by Neat

Comment by bmartuch:
Very spooky image. The curve of the trunk fits well with the vignetting. 9