My Life in Ruins
by Tikicharm

Comment by melismatica:
There are a few technical problems with this shot. It is overexposed so there is very little detail in the rune stones. At first I thought they were pills, in fact. There are far too many hot spots. The highlights in the fabric are over exposed and I can't even figure out what that bright spot withteh cord dangling down in the corner is. The border just adds to the mess and distraction. Sorry, I gave this a four.

My Life in Ruins
by Tikicharm

Comment by rhipster:
Something else...What's the story? and the symbols in the background? And the letters (?) or pictograms on the pils (pils?). And this strange light...Some magical rite? Intriguing indeed.

My Life in Ruins
by Tikicharm

Comment by Natator:
I love the atmosphere you have generated with this excellent shot.

The Spirit Within
by Tikicharm

Comment by tolovemoon:
wow! did you put a light in a shell? Its awesome!

The Spirit Within
by Tikicharm

Comment by DJLuba:
This is a love it or hate it border. It will be interesting to see if the voting splits.

The Spirit Within
by Tikicharm

Comment by artvet:
I like it, there is something mysterious about it, I think the frame helps, but I would crop it differently...what is this? (8)

The Spirit Within
by Tikicharm

Comment by obstetrify:
I can see the spiral structure but I don't know what it is. That is OK with 'abstracts'

Spiral Protection
by Tikicharm

Comment by NRRon:
To me the color is overkil that takes away from the natural beauty of the shell.

The Spirit Within
by Tikicharm

Comment by magnus:
Great sense of depth in an excellent composition! But the frame is too heavy and I'm not sure the filter (median?) is helpful. 7

The Spirit Within
by Tikicharm

Comment by Dim7:
I don`t think the border adds anything but nice just the same 8