Nell'ombra
by Mark

Comment by Zal:
I find the background here a lot more interesting than the vase--the play in light between the cool gray on the left and warm yellow light on the right is great. The vase itself is tilted (intentionally?).

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by elianadbr75:
I can relate...it's good to know you are not alone...besides the pick of habit. The photo is very well done...love the color contrast. As well as the imagery.

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by melismatica:
Always smiling (perpetual cheerfulness, good nature) isn't a habit so much as a personality trait. I guess there are some instances where constant smiling would become a habit (beauty contestants, game show hosts?) but it is really stretching the idea of a habit. Interesting idea. I don't care much for the execution. One knife or blade might have been sufficient. This is a bit of overkill.

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by Tallbloke:
Nice idea. Better lighting would have helped a great deal.

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by hannafate:
Distrubing image, but the flash was not the right lighting for this. A bounce off the cieling would have created more interesting shadows, and made the image clearer.

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by C-town driver:
Great idea. I'm not crazy about the lighting though as it seems somewhat harsh. I think the reflections throughout the photo detract a little fomr the overall effect.

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by thunderbug:
ummmmm

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by Sparky9001:
I didn't get it untill I scrolled down. Ha Ha!

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by unknowndeath:
bad lighting smiley should be more careful or else's he's going to be frowning

Always Smiling (no matter what)
by Mark

Comment by wkoffel:
Ha, very funny. I love the concept. I wish you'd managed to keep the harsh lights to the side, so they didn't distract from the smileyface.