Open House
by MargaretNet

Comment by BrennanOB:
Gloriously found, framed and captured. But for me, some of the magic spilled away in your editing. The pastel hues and lack of a true black, take some of the brooding mystery of the subject matter and spill it away into the land of tone mapped blah. Sure you get all the details in the shadows, but you give up so much, including, I expect, the blue ribbon. Still my second favorite, but it could have been the clear winner.
Coming back to praise rather than carp about what isn't there. I truly love the way the eye is lead through the frame. The spiral from the glove, through the bedding across the chair, desk and out into the explosion of destruction and decay is just lovely.

Open House
by MargaretNet

Comment by streetpigeon:
Despite the abandonment, this looks like a set piece on a stage. The presence of past inhabitants is almost tangible. So there's a perky freshness here that's appealing.

Open House
by MargaretNet

Comment by crik:
Abandened but maybe still being used as a shelter. I like the processing and detail.

The Stranger
by MargaretNet

Comment by Ivory:
Well done, expect to see this in top 10.

The Stranger
by MargaretNet

Comment by mariuca:
portrait of an invisible man. nice
bump

The Stranger
by MargaretNet

Comment by Melethia:
An interesting portrait. I wonder what the locks are for.

The Stranger
by MargaretNet

Comment by chazoe:
Such a great shot. Spot on lighting and focus. I also love the symmetry. 9

The Stranger
by MargaretNet

Comment by Abra:
An engaging image. Well exposed and nicely processed.

The Stranger
by MargaretNet

Comment by Lydia:
Yes! I love this!

Open House
by MargaretNet

Comment by Zita:
Succinctly, this deserves to ribbon. Best of luck.