Spoon
by Keith Maniac

Comment by dw_photo:
very nice macro. neat idea with a mirror I assume

Solitary
by Keith Maniac

Comment by Stagolee:
I voted this image a six and feel that you have a very good capture that suits the challenge perfectly but it was just a few little aspects that could have given this image that "wow" factor to get you a ribbon.
Firstly the amount of negative space is not a real issue with me and infact helps the balance, emotion and composition but the average voter here will only see it as blackness.This could have been compensated if a little more soft light could have been shed on the subject maybe from below.
Regarding the subject(prisoner)if you were able to get more of a slight profile angle rather then from behind you would have been able to capture more emotion in the his face also to add more drama it would have been improved if the subject looked harder or more criminal eg tattooed skin, beard or a scar.
Another little nit-pick is the eye level seems to be above the opening giving the impression that he is looking down I think this could have been improved by being level or perhaps even slightly below.
A top ten finish in this very hard challenge is a great effort and my critique is just my own personel feelings on this image.

Spoon
by Keith Maniac

Comment by pasaro:
It seems almost drown! Good shot.

Spoon
by Keith Maniac

Comment by tpoc:
Very nice. Like the fluid feel to this photo, and the absence of color.

Solitary
by Keith Maniac

Comment by Kavey:
I like the shot a lot but since you asked in forums for negative reactions, I'll give you my main niggle - the glowing of his eye - it makes this creepy in a sci-fi way rather than ominous in a more unsettling way. Other than that I think it's excellent - the unusual compositional placement makes it feel off-balance which is perfect for the subject matter. The subtle lighting lets most of the subject remain in shadow, adding greatly to the atmosphere created and the enigmatic nature of the image.

PS I didn't vote but would have given a 7 or thereabouts, so am not one of those you were seeking when soliciting opinions. However since I had a negative reaction to offer to one small aspect, I thought I'd post.

Message edited by author 2005-06-22 17:22:23.

Solitary
by Keith Maniac

Comment by vxpra:
I really like this shot. My first instinct is to say move your subject to the left, but my first instinct is wrong. I love the feeling of emptiness in the black and the washed out white through the gap. I didn't get the time to vote in this challenge (not enough to be fair at least) I probably would have given this at least an 8 and probably a 9. I think you really captured the mood you were going for.

Solitary
by Keith Maniac

Comment by TLL061:
this is one of my favortes

Spoon
by Keith Maniac

Comment by bravo six:
Wow, looks like CG almost!

Solitary
by Keith Maniac

Comment by Chez:
It's a terrific shot, with conotations that could go well beyond the realms of DPC. It's stark and interesting and intense, consider a nice large blow up. Well Done!

Solitary
by Keith Maniac

Comment by Uusilehto:
Love it. It actually has something to do with the challenge description. Somehow missed this one in the vote. Would have given it a 8-9 because: beautiful lighting, well balanced cropping and simply the "professionality" feel.

I maybe would have compressed the image less. There's some slight posterisation in the back of the head.

Otherwise, it is an awesome photo