I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
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Comment by kirbic:
DANG, Robert! You was robbed! I gave this a 6, I thought it was a very unique and original take on the challenge, and in no way did I consider it to "not meet the challenge." I too would like to see more open minds when voting. Just floors me that a shot like this could score so low. Makes no sense.
BTW, absolutely love the title.

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment by soup:
well it's a pretty nice photo, and a subject rather popular here.
i see no reason why interpreting an image as missing a challenge would cause so many to deduct all points. personally i would hope at some point people will realize ( as mentioned above ) that there is more than your personal views on interpreting a challenge theme.

i shutter to think how many images get completely overlooked here - minus the 3 second glance during voting.

kudos...

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment by RulerZigzag:
Hey robert. I like this shot. I originally gave it a 5. I like the composition and the clarity is top notch. I always like the unique additions to the challenges. I knew this had to be a self portrait without the physcial presence and it did not deserve to score that low.

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment by clenny:
I think it's funny how some people were able to recognize who the photographer was in this self-portrait while others did not consider it a self-portrait at all, which to me, is a great accomplishment. Great self-portrait! =)

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment by sparkly:
if it's any consolation I gave you an 8. :)

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment by Karalew:

Originally posted by funny: what a moron. the challenge is "SELF PORTRAIT. Get a clue

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
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Comment by oggi:
I did not vote in this challenge but if I had I would have understood the connection you were making. It reminds me of the work of a photographer who made self-portraits out of things that had meaning to him or some connection to him, without ever putting himself into the picture. Unfortunately, his name escapes me at the moment, and I feel silly for commenting without knowing his name, but I felt that I just had to say that I felt this was a very highly underrated photograph.

Winter Flood, Wellfleet — Uncle Tim's Bridge
by Bear_Music

Comment by Mr_Pants:
A wonderful bleak feel created here.

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
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Comment by jemison:
Robert, I didn't vote on these, but as I looked I was absolutely positive that this was yours. I thought it was wonderful and perfectly your "better side". Many of us have come to "know" you through your thoughtful and worthwhile comments, and there was no doubt that this was your image.

Although I agreed with #1 I couldn't disagree more with #243. There is just no figuring out the collective DPC mind.

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment by Jozi:
Robert, I just KNEW this was you. :) Welcome at the bottom with me. LOL
Oh and you got a 10 from me, because I got it. :)

Message edited by author 2005-02-21 06:40:10.