Smoking square
by Melethia

Comment by Alicia:
OMG - that's a riot!! I haven't been in Germland since 1991, and so I'm sure there are quite a few changes - the smoking restrictions being one of them. I have to say, that is so very German to put a yellow square on pavement and expect people to stand in it to smoke - and even more German that they do. I'll have to tell my mom about this - since I grew up in Germany, she lived there, too - though not as long as I did.

Won't sit still
by Melethia

Comment by Alicia:
Love this, Deb! The abstract/blur/high-key - totally awesome effect. This would look good on a wall.

6.52 Nice day
by Melethia

Comment by colorcarnival:
I think if you were going to do any editing, I would just consider highlighting the man so his darkness does not blend in with the trees. I love the dark trees and shadows. Looks almost like artwork on the ground.

6.52b Nice day 2
by Melethia

Comment by colorcarnival:
I like the first conversion better :P

7.52 Hands on hips
by Melethia

Comment by gwe21:
its a fascinating photo. I like the b/w

7.52 Hands on hips
by Melethia

Comment by Eyesup:
I agree... it is sort of a busy photo but it does look neat. I like the fact that the lady in the reflection seems to be watching all with disdane (or something lke it)... not bad

1.52 Smoke break
by Melethia

Comment by RedDotCom:
The re-edit is wonderful! He really pops out now and I love the light on his face now plus his uniform stands out. Awesome shot which delivers comfort and emotion. Thanks for sharing!

The Holy Terror Cat
by Melethia

Comment by pawdrix:
I have a Holy Terror Cat, myself. Two days ago he tried to turn my left arm into a wind instrument.

Encased
by Melethia

Comment by nonney:
Beautiful shot

The Bread Guy
by Melethia

Comment by h2:
good portrait, but white balance is slightly off, his face is too reddish while the bread has a greenish cast and his clothes blueish. problematic lighting there I assume.