The Word on the Street
by ubique

Comment by bspurgeon:
Engaging. Both of them. Great use of shapes and shadows to form the composition. AND, it looks like a photograph.

The Word on the Street
by ubique

Comment by 2mccs:
One of my favorites. Great lines, angles and human interest. 9

middle name
by ubique

Comment by bvy:
I have trouble calling this a portrait. But who cares. This is cool.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by dali_lama_2k:
Haunting. This is by far the most beautiful image of the bunch, I keep thinking about it even at work! In a challenge full of what I consider DNMC (IMHO, because not one TS-E lens was used and all effects were PP), this one stands out because it does not seem to take a feeble attempt at faking the funk. Just a lovely image, stays with the viewer, captures interest (I was forced to look up the title, "beautiful game," right? and though generally in reference to football to hell with that I think this better exemplifies the phrase!), stirs the imagination, and evokes powerful memories of childhood fancy and whim. Art in every sense, thank you for sharing your vision with us. You remind us what photography is all about. I'm sorry I didn't vote because if I did you would have one more 10.

Message edited by author 2012-01-06 16:31:37.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by tanguera:
Escapism. Exuberance. Irrationality. The tickle at the base of the brain when we remember a spectacular moment of joy in our lives. A most splendid vision.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by ubique:

Originally posted by bspurgeon: Paul, is that port in the background?

It's Cape Town's main commercial shipping port visible in the background. Also Table Mountain on the left (mostly offstage), Lion's Head centre, and Signal Hill to the right. It's a full house.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by bspurgeon:
Paul, is that port in the background?

frequency modulation
by ubique

Comment by Tiberius:
Excellent capture! Goes to my favorites...

middle name
by ubique

Comment by Dphoto:
Almost a candid portrait. Nice choice of BW.

joga bonito
by ubique

Comment by 2mccs:
Perfect right down to the little bird.