Once Upon a Time
by Judi

Comment by streetpigeon:
I've often wondered how vehicles so often wind up on their backs. Still have no idea. Maybe to establish abandonment, don't even think of mounting a rescue. This is a great example of that ilk. The crisp black and white treatment, the lowering sky and the expansive landscape all combine to give this image power and finality. The foreground grasses establish necessary depth. Strong mood. Strong photograph.

Once Upon a Time
by Judi

Comment by Skip:
bam! nailed it!

if i could suggest anything, it would to have been to try a slightly elevated perspective to pick up more water and less sky (because those clouds come through in the reflection). you would also get more of a sense of the distant horizon, thus furthering the narrative of being lost in the middle of nowhere.

all the same, i'll be shocked if this doesn't wind up near the top.

Once Upon a Time
by Judi

Comment by GeorgesBogaert:
Great find. The HDR processing is a little too over, however. Those clouds are going to cost you points. I'll give you an 8 (more if better clouds)

You don't know how it feels to be me
by Judi

Comment by Chris_Ang:
Congrats on the ribbon.

Once Upon a Time
by Judi

Comment by GolferDDS:
Great. My choice for the Blue!

You don't know how it feels to be me
by Judi

Comment by Art Roflmao:
143 ribbons, 71 honorable mentions and a plethora of individual awards - and that's just on DPC. CLEARLY I don't know how it feels to be you. ;-)

You don't know how it feels to be me
by Judi

Comment by tanguera:
Congrats on the top 10, Judi. I love the costume.

You don't know how it feels to be me
by Judi

Comment by streetpigeon:
A remarkable image that is both mysterious and explicit. What a wonderful setting for this evocative figure. I really don't even know if this is exultation or pain. To use the word a second time, a remarkable achievement.

Once Upon a Time
by Judi

Comment by IreneM:
Love the silvery tones...

The Little Mermaid
by Judi

Comment by tanguera:
Really well done, Judi!