Bandits at Work
by DiamondPete

Comment by sonnyh:
I like the picture a lot and it certainly does represent money. On a side issue -- I would be careful with this picture on the internet as you could easily get in trouble since I believe taking pictures in most casinos is illegal and if anyone in this picture should see themself they might not be too pleased. Back to the issue at hand -- great representation of the challenge. Good cropping of photo.

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment by train:
I dont see this as a soft image more of a crinkled look It looks a bit like an oil painting

Family, Friends, Health,... and ripping all the turkey meat off the bones with your hands
by DiamondPete

Comment by wkmen:
photo is just not as appetizing as being there - good propaganda shot for the vegetarian movement

Family, Friends, Health,... and ripping all the turkey meat off the bones with your hands
by DiamondPete

Comment by Dave Gordon:
Nice idea, but kind of a grungy looking photo. The turkey, especially, is not really identifiable.

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment by drydoc:
Although it fits the softness concept, I don't think it flatters the subject. Grotesque instead of flattering in my opinion.

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment by hughletheren:
An interesting study - I had a similar idea but didn't pursue it - perhaps a little less tungsten on the top right but ui makes a fascinating "almost abstract".

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment by fotofrog:
very creative!! Keep 'em coming!

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment by Artifacts:
This is not true "soft focus" but a great, creative capture and should place high in the challenge. Congrats on a fine picture.

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment by pitsaman:
I was thinking you got Alexander the Great Mosaic here,LOL,8 from me!

Alex, through the shower door
by DiamondPete

Comment by jackditch:
i'm not sure the glass has created a soft focus for you.