Christmas Window Wishes
by markwiley

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: This is a delightful image - great foreground and background offer loads of intensity. I really like the high contrast handling too. You lower POV (down to the girl's level) involves the viewer and creates a sense of being there. The reflections in the window are particularly compelling and offer a great sense of space.

Critical stuff: Nope

Overall: Standout composition and sweet subject without an ounce of schmaltz. Great stuff.

The Divide
by markwiley

Comment by RKT:
It's like the carpet border is the boundary line...I think that's why the photographer appears to be stuck between the two worlds. He is neither here nor there and in both places at once.

Christmas Window Wishes
by markwiley

Comment by Kroburg:
A nice gritty B&W and I like it the way that girl is standing there, examining the dsiplay.

Waiting for the Cat Bus
by markwiley

Comment by Hellbentharry:
Nice Image

Christmas Window Wishes
by markwiley

Comment by blindjustice:
Excellent shot. from the puffy jacket to the thin little legs, to the cold sun of winter.

His quiet place
by markwiley

Comment by grahamgator:
Congrats on the hm. This was my pick for a ribbon.

His quiet place
by markwiley

Comment by blindjustice:
A nice shot, a street style candid and much different than the others at the top, and in many ways, thats a good thing. The glaring light, the floor and wall patterns, they all contrast perfectly with that "Payne's Grey" color of the chairs and the shadows. The movement in the still figure caps it off, with the two lampshades like arrows lifting the eye upward. Great work Mark.

His quiet place
by markwiley

Comment by tanguera:
Mark, you're gong to have to start paying rent on the fp!!

His quiet place
by markwiley

Comment by nam:
Lovely, Mark. Congratulations on the top ten.

His quiet place
by markwiley

Comment by Melethia:
A wonderful found shot - congrats on the top ten!