Louis the gardener lived here
by jjbeguin

Comment by ericsuth:
great, one of my favorites this challenge...balance is nice "spot light" on the hat is perfect...kudos

Louis the gardener lived here
by jjbeguin

Comment by messerschmitt:
a fine b/w with a nice mood

Garden still life
by jjbeguin

Comment by Mona:
Perfect harmony.

Garden still life
by jjbeguin

Comment by srbrubaker:
It's and extraordinary shot.

It would have been so easy for a photographer to ignore this pile of leaves, especially since it lacks the oranges and reds that draw our attention first. Rich textures in gray and pale yellow weave a strong image, drawn together by the mottled yellow palmate leaf near the center. For me it is a lesson in composition quite different than the ones I learn from most DPC shots that win challenges. Thanks.

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Comment by dahkota:
Cool tacks! Interesting use of a classic image. Composition color and focus well done. 7 from me!

Louis the gardener lived here
by jjbeguin

Comment by Brad:
Dark and moody - I like this.
Without the hat, it would be just another shot. great composition the way you have presented it. Well Done!

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Comment by DanSig:
that´s just evil, to to something like this to DaVici´s most famous piece of work..

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Comment by metoecus:
I've never seen tacks like this before.

The red box stands out from the more muted colors elsewhere and compete with the intended focal point.

Louis the gardener lived here
by jjbeguin

Comment by eggv:
The hat looks posed but definately adds to the sense of personal loss. Not a complicated scene but looked at it the longest. An emotionally evocative photo and very well done.

Louis the gardener lived here
by jjbeguin

Comment by saintaugust:
great contast and i dont know if that was a prop you put there (hat) but either way it works well for me.