Clouds No. 5
by ubique

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: Standout contrast and a really unusual composition - I find this really compelling and highly effective. I'd normally shy away from such extreme highlights and adjacent shadows but you were absolutely right to embrace them.

Critical stuff: Nope

Overall: Outstanding image.

Clouds No. 5
by ubique

Comment by jmritz:
Sweet!

Clouds No. 5
by ubique

Comment by bmartuch:
Excellent contrast. The composition gives this an edgy feel. Love it. 10

Clouds No. 5
by ubique

Comment by bohemka:
I've come back again and again. Awesome photo.

Clouds No. 5
by ubique

Comment by posthumous:
quirk in extremis

Clouds No. 5
by ubique

Comment by giantmike:
It's funny how the wispy cloud by her mouth almost looks as if she is sucking it in.

Persona (Ingmar Bergman 1966)
by ubique

Comment by herfotoman:
Firstly, it created a positive feeling in me, seeing the rising hand. The longer I looked, the more depressing it became. Thanks for such an engaging image.

Persona (Ingmar Bergman 1966)
by ubique

Comment by ubique:

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff: I'll be interested in what the border patrol leaves for comments on this one!

I was disappointed to not receive any disapproving comments on the border. It was supposed to suggest a frame from the film stock. Groan.

Persona (Ingmar Bergman 1966)
by ubique

Comment by pointandshoot:
This took a second second to see the hand. My favorite type of photo, the thin line.

Persona (Ingmar Bergman 1966)
by ubique

Comment by jmritz:
Lovely work Paul. A landscape feeling and the obscure blurred hand falling forward forming an arch, excellent emotional image.