Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist
by brucedgates

Comment by dtremain:
I really like your use of light vs. darkness in this shot. Harsh shadows. Bright, almost too hot light. I also like the expression on Salome's face - it shows she really isn't into this "present", even though she asked for it.

Abating... The Morning Mist
by brucedgates

Comment by gg3rd:
Wonderful and simple set up, to truly represent a simple pleasure.

Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist
by brucedgates

Comment by giantmike:
An intense capture.

Abating... The Morning Mist
by brucedgates

Comment by giantmike:
I like how the light is sparking off the individual water particles.

Abating... The Morning Mist
by brucedgates

Comment by nygold:
I really like the detail of the mist you can see every drop of water vapor.
Fits the challenge to a "T".
Well done.

Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist
by brucedgates

Comment by tanguera:
Very painterly and dramatic image, although I don't understand quite what I'm looking at. Why does it seem that there's a man's head coming out of Salome's neck?

Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist
by brucedgates

Comment by Garry:
A little underlit and out of focus,but lovely concept!

Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist
by brucedgates

Comment by thesaint77sh:
Really well done

The Miner
by brucedgates

Comment by tanguera:
Love the coppery tones!!! Congrats on the tt.

Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist
by brucedgates

Comment by EL-ROI:
Such an interesting story to choose to illustrate. And I love how you used the dark tones to give this a sense of the dark mood of the story. It is interesting to see the emotions on Salome's face. In the story, she was portrayed as a real harlot, a wicked woman. And here you have shown that she understands the depth of her depravity after being shown the results of her wishes carried out. She is turning away, as if in disgust.