the human stain
by tate

Comment by KarenNfld:
Now that is creative!!!! 10!

the human stain
by tate

Comment by glad2badad:
Ok. Here's an "artistic" photo that many have been belaboring doesn't exist or get enough recognition on DPC. This is a wonderful (if not sadly true) story being told in a powerful, eye-catching way. Strong message, and technicals to match!

This image is deserving of all the praise it receives and then some. I hope you take this photo to many places and gather acclaims around the world. Worthy of display in many galleries!

Congratulations, and Thanks for this vision!

the human stain
by tate

Comment by CorySmith:
this should be a book cover, great message

the human stain
by tate

Comment by timfythetoo:
Great idea. While I dont normally go for selective desat it really works well here.

the human stain
by tate

Comment by JamesKW:
This is one of my favorites for the challenge. Excellent composition and I dig the colors from the oil. Nice desat on the hand. Hope you do well.

the human stain
by tate

Comment by escapetooz:
very cool. I'm not even sure what else to say! I usually try to pinpoint why I like something and then give criticism but I'm left a little stumped. I guess I like the contrast and the movement outward as well as the look of the colors. There is a metallic sheen that one doesn't see often. The mystery of it makes it all the more appealing.

the human stain
by tate

Comment by hotpasta:
a really interesting result and image...selective desat is perfect for this

org@nic
by tate

Comment by dsterner:
My first reaction...Ooooh, this is fun! indeed it remains so. Well done

org@nic
by tate

Comment by DavidLopez:
This is a beautiful photograph. The contrast of the green with the background is amazing.

Who you tellin' to "Look Straight AHEAD!"
by tate

Comment by timfythetoo:
Man she is growing up. I am usually pretty quick to pick her out in a challenge but this one snuck by me. Nice work Tate.