Goodbye St. Valentine
by alanbataar

Comment by saloonstudios:
there's just something here that i love

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by Boostedxt:
From one motorcycle rider to another....this cross shows so much to me. I have lost friends, and I think about them often.

Ride safe, enjoy the twisties up there, and I will join you one day for a ride.

Joe

Goodbye St. Valentine
by alanbataar

Comment by bucket:
Very effective.

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by alanbataar:
Thanks to all who voted, and an extra huge thanks to those who commented. I'll admit to some disapointment with the score, and the fine comments helped ease my mind.

I understood the risk of entering an image that might be considered "religious" by voters. I'm not a religious person, but Stacey was an active and respected member of his church, so it suits his memory.

I guess that I was hoping to not be penalized for the image of a cross. I was hoping that the voters could distinguish between a scene that contains a religious item and a scene that onerously promotes ones' own religion, and just vote on the image.

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by mr_moonlight:
hope it makes top 3 ... good job

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by Montereykiddo:
Very creative with this. A unique road sign with strong emotions.

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by RedSkyPhoto:
Powerful

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by mdelaplane:
We see far too many of these types of signs. Well done.

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by Mr_Pants:
I find the shallow depth of field a little distracting here, as my eye is drawn away from the memorial along the crash barrier to where it is out of focus. If there wasn't a continuous line, this may not happen. I hope you get what I mean and that I don't sound too pretentious.

Rembering Stacey
by alanbataar

Comment by notonline:
Altho its not a "road sign" it is a sin on the road and extremely well done. A great shot that really gets one to think. Excellent color and clarity and a well thought out photo. Well done and good luck in this challenge. <8>