Ferry Boat
by markwiley

Comment by Leo:
There's two photos in this challenge that I particularly like. Yours is one of them. I like the context and content of this photo; it tells me a story. I like the motion/"action" of the ferry cutting through the water, in conjunction of the lull, waiting to get to the other side to continue one's trip. I like the "balance" of the photo that's contingent with the lady that's looking to the left of the frame. My top pick.

(Wonder if this is in the Seattle, WA area. I know they have a lot of ferries in that area.)

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie & Chevrolet
by markwiley

Comment by ubique:
This is my favourite of the challenge, and by a handy stretch too. Against the depicted and merely cited patriotic iconography ΓΆ€“ the stuff of brassy celebrations, of tub-thumping and facile expression ΓΆ€“ you have juxtaposed a plainly-lovely, contemplative girl (could be a young boy I suppose; doesn't matter). And you've done it in monochrome too! Such wonderful contradictions, such absorbing counterpoint. A work of love and circumspection together. Patriotism for grown-ups, which is just what America needs at the moment. 10. Thank you.

Ferry Boat
by markwiley

Comment by IreneM:
Like the moody colours in this.

Feeling at sea
by markwiley

Comment by streetpigeon:
Admirably simple and complex. She's deep in a corner wrapped within a featureless ocean. The limited palette contributes to the lonely mood. Very nice.

Ferry Boat
by markwiley

Comment by kiwinick:
good angle and interesting image

vote 6

Feeling at sea
by markwiley

Comment by kiwinick:
great idea and it comes over well

vote6

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie & Chevrolet
by markwiley

Comment by MaryO:
::singing along:: That better not be an earworm! Interesting image, though it doesn't feel as upbeat as the commercials were. Maybe it's the facial expression. Intriguing, though.

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie & Chevrolet
by markwiley

Comment by Cyrilda:
This is truly a Summertime photo. I love the blending effects. 10

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie & Chevrolet
by markwiley

Comment by mariuca:
Almost stamp like, the image has a great appeal. An American Joan of Arc.
Bump

Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie & Chevrolet
by markwiley

Comment by GeorgesBogaert:
7 from me. I don't feel the relation together.
The effect is nicely done