they were all out of CrunchyFrog.... so I did the best I could .....
by ralph

Comment by SandyP:
Oh, I love this one! This is great! Not sure how much HE would appreciate a birthday gift like this. . .but. . . It's the thought that counts, right? 10

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Comment by SaraR:
Whoa, only 5.2? I loved this, and gave it a 9 - to my eyes the composition is outstanding and the background, while a little strange, compliments the photo perfectly. The grain looks 'right' with the photo helping to suggest cold and winter, rather than with some where it appeared as though it had just been slapped on to fit the challenge....

they were all out of CrunchyFrog.... so I did the best I could .....
by ralph

Comment by Art Roflmao:
The ol' poisonous snake in the box gag, huh? He's just gonna die when he opens this! :D

they were all out of CrunchyFrog.... so I did the best I could .....
by ralph

Comment by Olyuzi:
Good idea but I think more light should be focused on the snakes head.

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by ralph

Comment by doc_gonzo:
Looks almost like the background is fading away. Gives the sense of realism giving way to impressionism and the girl skating in her own little world. Interesting use of grain, I like it!

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by ralph

Comment by Perfect-Calamity:
I love the painting effect to the photograph. Beautiful!

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Comment by JAMESdoe3:
woah. cool effect. your photo has an unmistakable painting quality, which i'm curious how you managed to achieve.

I see spots
by ralph

Comment by JeffDay:
you are obsessed with circles! grats on a great image and placement

I see spots
by ralph

Comment by TheresaA:
Cool! Love the splash of red against the black and white.

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by ralph

Comment by bmartuch:
Very interesting. I don't know how you did it but good job.