The Sapling
by Brad

Comment by colda:
Great pic, I'd love to see this in colour - any chance of posting it after the challenge?

A bench called home.
by Brad

Comment by Brad:
Thanks for taking the time to critique this shot.

ISO is real touchy with the Olympus E-10 and
have pretty much resolved myself to shoot only at ISO 80.
I also had difficulty taking this shot without being seen doing so,
as this was a homelss woman in a crowd.

Being an open challenge, I could do any spot editing, though I
really wish I could have. I knew this would not appeal to many
members, as it isn't a "happy shot" and often people don't
wnat to see teh reality in daily life.

Again, thanks for taking the time here.

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by tyt2000:
O man, 4th place! Doesn't that suck?!

Congrats :)

The Sapling
by Brad

Comment by Artyste:
I was toying with the idea of a similar image, only we've had very nasty weather lately, which stopped me. I *love* the lighting in this shot. *very* good job. So far, my favorite. You get a 9

The Sapling
by Brad

Comment by sharvey:
wow

The Sapling
by Brad

Comment by amazoneea:
Excellent photo, wonderful composition and beautiful pose. This would make an excellent print. 10 from me and good luck with it.

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by strangeghost:
Outstanding! You're right, if it weren't for the crop, woulda ribboned for sure! Congrats on the 4th tho...!!

The Sapling
by Brad

Comment by parrothead:
Great shot!

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by Brad:

Originally posted by laurielblack: Well honey, 4th is nothing to sneeze at!!!!! Congrats!!! :o)

Ahhhh Choo! There - I sneezed at it!
LOL

Yoga Bouquet
by Brad

Comment by graphicfunk:
Brad congrats on your 4th placing. A very cool shot and so impressive. Hey, you are hot, hot, hot.