Power Station Smoke Stack Erupts in the Clouds
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Comment by bmartuch:
I like the wide angle view.

Power Station Smoke Stack Erupts in the Clouds
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Comment by Art Roflmao:
Composition: 6 - Technical: 5 - Creativity: 5 - Appeal: 4 - Challenge: 2 - Overall Score: 3 - (weighted - NOT a calculated average)

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Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by Lydia:
I gave it a seven.

I'm happy everyone's not literal. :)

Congrats on your high placement!

Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by PennyStreet:
The post is beautifully on topic (spot on, I could say... hehehehe). Congrats on the high placement.

Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by bside123:
Thanks to everyone for the votes and the kind compliments.

Some have questioned the relevance of this image to the challenge. Knowing the model, I think of the defining features of her personality to the polka dot dress in the same way that you might consider: a cigarette to Marlene Dietrich; street pajamas to Katherine Hepburn; giant glasses to Elton John, etc. It's part of their "signature look," and we associate those looks with their features. In addition, I felt that her eyes echoed the polka dots very well. Perhaps one commenter was being "too literal" as they mentioned.

To answer another question, yes, she is a writer in addition to be the General Manager of an extremely successful café and bakery. She does have an incredible presence - "an enviable being-there-ness" as tnun picked-up on.

Thanks again!

Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by blindjustice:
Well done, terrific shot.

Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by Cyrilda:
Beautiful lady and nice shot. Congratulations for your HM.

Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by PennyStreet:
My favorite of the challenge. Captivating!

Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by tnun:
she has an enviable being-there-ness.

Everyone Loves a Polka Dot
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Comment by mgcmitchell:
I like this photo, great facial expression on the model. I feel I get a real sense of her personality, could she be a writer or artist?