The Reach
by kanaj

Comment by noraneko:
I hope this isn’t under appreciated by the voters. Not only is it clever, but it’s a well done photo with beautiful rain and tones.

Mixed Messages
by kanaj

Comment by lovemelvin:
Tasteful and masterfully done. The cherubim is such a strong focal point, tying together the mystery and chaos of the image. It feels like the guardian of this strange little world. I also love the burn effect on the lower right corner. Congratulations, kanaj! 🫶🏻 I'm always happy when your masterpieces ribbon

Suspended Time
by kanaj

Comment by primabarbara:
I like your composition a lot - the clock theme and the strings reminds me of the movie "Back to Future"
I'd love to see more contrast in it - but with minimal it is what it is...

What might have bothered some voters are the slanted lines: the building seems to tilt forward. But I think that’s what really gives the photo its true charm—that wink, combined with the title you chose.

Upper Falls, Rainy Afternoon
by kanaj

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Composition: 6
Technical: 5
Creativity: 7
Appeal: 7
Challenge: 6
Overall Calculated Average Score: 6

elegant
by kanaj

Comment by Fredster:
Beautiful and enchanting capture.

Mixed Messages
by kanaj

Comment by Barroness:
Great Capture and totally chaotic. Congratulations

Mixed Messages
by kanaj

Comment by Refocused:
What a great find and your editing skills have brought out the essence of the challenge. Not to say that your composition is really interesting nonetheless!

Upper Falls, Rainy Afternoon
by kanaj

Comment by Fredster:
Pleasant well composed scene

Mixed Messages
by kanaj

Comment by kanaj:

Originally posted by PennyStreet: Here, we have the Cathedral of Junk. This brings back memories.

Oh, yes. I hadn't made the connection, but I definitely know the place. :-)

Mixed Messages
by kanaj

Comment by kanaj:

Originally posted by primabarbara: I'm just wondering, what the angel statue represents amongst all this traffic themed stuff.

Part of the chaos, to be sure. There are also dozens of those carved indigenous Americans like the one on the left of this frame among the various things assembled here. During the main spring and fall antique fairs near town, this place become a LOT tidier to get around, and the junque is a bit more categorically organized. But I think I like it better this way. :-)

Actually, there are miles of scenes not dissimilar to this between the various small towns in this part of rural Texas. The "destination antiquing" is such a phenomenon that you have everything from chaotic seasonal junque shops like this to curated year-round "boho chic" shops with private chefs and wine bars. My favorites are the ones that feel like they were dropped in place by a tornado.