Despair
by NstiG8tr

Comment by Photonurd:
I took a bit of studying, but I finally realized that the subject has the barral of a gun in his mouth. It was slightly difficult to tell at first, but given the title and challenge, it became apparent. But the lighting is quite nice and the black background sets the mood well. It's still a bit hard for me, as a viewer, to connect with the subject and really feel what the subject feels though. Seems more emotion/angst in the subject's face would really drive the point home. But it's definitely a well done image! 8o)

Despair
by NstiG8tr

Comment by downtherabbithole:
I'm not sure I get this image. I like the idea though.

there are some minor tech. issues here. the ratio between your highlight and your shadow is high, so I'm afraid your losing detail in your blacks and your whites (especially on his head). the focus feels soft also. The necklace needs turned and if you tried to go for a sepia tone it's a little off and if this is not sepia toned then your color is off.

aside from that, the image is still puzzling to me. I'm not sure what he is doing.

Despair
by NstiG8tr

Comment by Citadel:
scary as hell. Not sure to vote high or call the cops! I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. 7

Despair
by NstiG8tr

Comment by faery:
Unbelievably frightening..well set up

Sunset at the old farm
by NstiG8tr

Comment by dahkota:
I really like the composition. Leads me right into the picture.

Sunset at the old farm
by NstiG8tr

Comment by GrayGhost:
Nice landscape. Overall image seems washed-out in places, maybe due to haze? Consider less brightness, more saturation and contrast to compensate.

Always a Winner
by NstiG8tr

Comment by dragonlady:
Great image...congratulations on top 20...

Sunset at the old farm
by NstiG8tr

Comment by igoofry:
This image evokes feelings of being back home for me. Very nice capture.

Sunset at the old farm
by NstiG8tr

Comment by Cam:
What a grand farm yard. You captured the photo woderfully.

Always a Winner
by NstiG8tr

Comment by Structor:
Great shot. Congrats on your high finish!