Dead-Ending
by meow

Comment by pawdrix:
The additional blurring around the center seems to be more of a distraction to me than a way to hightlight the main subject. The lighting is a little brash.Good subject ...a real Dead End.

Dead-Ending
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Comment by whiteroom:
black/white would have been stronger imho 6

Dead-Ending
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Comment by echo54:
neat

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Comment by Lewisell:
you loser

Dead-Ending
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Comment by Qart:
Good challenge entry with impact... Can't help thinking though that It may have looked a little more intense in black and white. Color dosn't help the image I feel... :)

Dead-Ending
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Comment by phylsy7:
Nice interpretation of the challenge.

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Comment by LevT:
the harsh frontal flash light spoils this concept

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Comment by metoecus:
The fuzzy vignetting is something typically reserved for pictures of weddings and puppies and smiling babies; using it here just seems bizarre. The busy pattern on the fabric behind the arm is distracting; a solid color located further behind the arm would have helped to direct attention to the intended subject.

The subject itself is somewhat ambiguous. Is this person taking some necessary drug (e.g. insulin), some illicit substance, or is this an intended suicide? Although such ambiguity could create dramatic tension and make the image more interesting, I don't think it works in your favor here.

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Comment by Rgarcia:
Highly underrated!! I think this image is wonderful.

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Comment by Rgarcia:
Nicely done!! I love the how you managed the effect, congratulations!