Nothing left to bite.
by bobdaveant

Comment by postaltheclown:
I think showing the consequences of some habits is more effective than trying to depict the act itself.

The Flag in the 'Old Arcade'
by bobdaveant

Comment by bobdaveant:
9 ones? I know this is not the best shot in the world, but give me a break, if you dont like a photo so much to give it a one, please at least give me a comment.

Partial Shade
by bobdaveant

Comment by C-town driver:
Very nice picture. Contrast of colors and DOF are well done. Composition makes it very interesting to look at.

The Flag in the 'Old Arcade'
by bobdaveant

Comment by blemt:
This is simply a well done interior shot! The flag gives you a strong visual center and adds some perspective to the interior size. Minor technical details include the flag behind the US flag which is a tad distracting, and the light on the right going through another light. That throws the "center" off a bit. I would have considered cropping those lights out. Solid 7. Nice!

The Flag in the 'Old Arcade'
by bobdaveant

Comment by ChrisW123:
Awesome shot! The flag really stands out nicely in front of the dark building and skylight.

Nothing left to bite.
by bobdaveant

Comment by melismatica:
One of the better executed close-ups of a nail-biter's hand...but like the others I've seen, it doesn't show this subject in a new or interesting way. I'm not drawn to this photograph for its own merit outside the challenge guidelines.

The Flag in the 'Old Arcade'
by bobdaveant

Comment by train:
very clever image nice detail and fits the challenge well

The Flag in the 'Old Arcade'
by bobdaveant

Comment by cghubbell:
Great composition - I like the way the flag's bright colors stand out from the detailed, but almost monochromatic surroundings. Nice composure, and very well balanced!

Flower and Weeds
by bobdaveant

Comment by bobdaveant:

Originally posted by lindsay: I voted - and commented - on this photograph already, but I wanted to come back to it. This was one of my favorite photos, though I was pretty sure you were going to get some of the comments like "does not fit the challenge." Phooey, I say! I think the focus on the flower and blur of the weeds only adds MORE opposition. Now we have flower/weeds AND focused/unfocused. And anyway, people really do tend to dote on the flower more than the weed. It really shows peoples views on each element: they adore the flower and ignore the weeds. Anyway. I love it. I think that the "rule of thirds" would ruin this shot. Gorgeous gorgeous work.. blows mine out of the water. Thank you so much for your comments - your thoughts were exactly what I was going for. Thanks again. Those are my two cents, anyway (or was it two dollars by now? I'll stop rambling.)

Flower and Weeds
by bobdaveant

Comment by lindsay:
I voted - and commented - on this photograph already, but I wanted to come back to it. This was one of my favorite photos, though I was pretty sure you were going to get some of the comments like "does not fit the challenge." Phooey, I say! I think the focus on the flower and blur of the weeds only adds MORE opposition. Now we have flower/weeds AND focused/unfocused. And anyway, people really do tend to dote on the flower more than the weed. It really shows peoples views on each element: they adore the flower and ignore the weeds. Anyway. I love it. I think that the "rule of thirds" would ruin this shot. Gorgeous gorgeous work.. blows mine out of the water.

Those are my two cents, anyway (or was it two dollars by now? I'll stop rambling.)