hear the silence
by jmritz

Comment by daisydavid:
The sound of one cactus clapping falling in the desert, a very crowded solitude and worth the listen.

madame butterfly
by jmritz

Comment by ubique:
I like this because it's so witty (in part via the title), and because it's such an original photograph, so perfectly composed and cropped to suit that whimsical reference. I also like the lightness of the rendering, where strength and assurance comes from apparent weakness and understatement: very Japanese! So it's the Order of the Thumb for you, and a thank you for the fascinating photograph.

madame butterfly
by jmritz

Comment by mariuca:
This image attracts like a magnet. The more I look, the more I get immersed in it. Derisively titled, it has its own timeless drama.

madame butterfly
by jmritz

Comment by Tiny:
I hope you are right, nice shot.

fate's been kind
by jmritz

Comment by tnun:
we liked it too. amazing brown.

madame butterfly
by jmritz

Comment by PennyStreet:
Spread your wings

fate's been kind
by jmritz

Comment by posthumous:
I love that title. It makes the whole thing into a story that needs to be told.

i have that cornered
by jmritz

Comment by MadMan2k:
It does have edges, and corners...

rise and shine
by jmritz

Comment by herfotoman:
Egg nipple

hear the silence
by jmritz

Comment by MadMan2k:
Nothing about it visually appeals to me. The lack of sharpness and grain can be overlooked for sure, but I can't find anything compelling in this case.