Fishing
by chalice

Comment by Rasai:
My eye is drawn to the fisherman not the tree

Smooth Stones and Koi
by chalice

Comment by Jutilda:
I never congratulated you on this superb image. It has so much going for it. The rich tones and overall softness with that touch of golden orange from the fish. WOW - what a superb effort.

Night Fears
by chalice

Comment by Kelli:
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I thought this was a great abstract and gave it a 7 in voting. I love the black and white! And it's aptly named, as it does remind me quite a bit of a nightmare. I see at least one skeletal face in there!

Night Fears
by chalice

Comment by Blackbox:
I don't like it but it certainly has no subject...it's just not jumping out at me...9

Ropes and Spars and Negative Space
by chalice

Comment by Kelli:
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You seem to be suffering the same scores as me lately! This is a decent shot that completely meets the challenge. Technically it's fine. Certainly worth more than a sub 5 score. It just doesn't have the "WOW" factor that everyone seems to be looking for. This is so frustrating isn't it?

Magic on the High Seas: A Vessel Named "Island Magic"
by chalice

Comment by Kelli:
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I didn't vote in this challenge but would have given this at least a 6. The colors are very nice. The surf is lively. Even the clouds are cooperating. Good job!

Ropes and Spars and Negative Space
by chalice

Comment by Melethia:
I quite like the lines in this and am rather surpised at the score. I suspect it's because there's not enough emphasis on the "rope" part, maybe? It's the kind of shot I like, though.

Magic on the High Seas: A Vessel Named "Island Magic"
by chalice

Comment by Melethia:
Love the color of the water and the clouds. Bear would probably tell you your horizon is just a bit off, and I'm not sure how well this met the challenge in voters' eyes (I didn't play in this one), but the shot does have a mystical feel to it. If anything, I'd say the surf is a bit too bright for the rest of the shot, but that's the way the surf tends to be.

Night Fears
by chalice

Comment by posthumous:
love the semi-focus and the old style black and white feel. a truly haunting abstract. something sad and desperate about it. 10

Night Fears
by chalice

Comment by Curious:
hmm...scary. Certainly evocative.