The Violinist
by gsal

Comment by beatlesfan:
Great picture. I love the contrast of the ordinary (the woman's typical haircut, the backpack, the stoplight) with the near-exotic (the violinist, of course).

I Was Dreaming Of The Past...
by gsal

Comment by sevilduvarci:
must be really nice to see your young self in your son and remember your childhood. this is very special and beautiful, gunnar.

The Violinist
by gsal

Comment by boysetsfire:
thats the shit right there.

I Was Dreaming Of The Past...
by gsal

Comment by boysetsfire:
my top pick Gunnar, really beautiful.

I Was Dreaming Of The Past...
by gsal

Comment by krnodil:
Almost sinister mood to this. Excellent framing, and the graininess works very well here. Gave this a top score days back, hope you make it into the top ten. :)

I Was Dreaming Of The Past...
by gsal

Comment by MrYu:
I like the shot, but i don't think the title fits -- someone as young as that cannot dream of the past, they can only look towards the future. If you meant someone older, who is dreaming of their past and how they were young, that is not shown on the foto...

I Was Dreaming Of The Past...
by gsal

Comment by colorcarnival:
I like the grain or softness here. I love the appearance of a dream-like state. Is that a person in the back left as well?

Fields Of Gold
by gsal

Comment by SandyP:
Oh yes, this is a STUNNING landscape! That old yellow mailbox, set off by that field of wildlfowers. Worthy of wall-hanging material for sure. I'm glad the voters agreed :)

I didn't finish voting on this challenges, so missed this one, but am surprised too that it only received one 10. Looks like jhamou was the only one who voted just right on this one. 13 others who gave it a 9 got close :)

I Was Dreaming Of The Past...
by gsal

Comment by boyd2000:
Good DOF and B/W. Nice dreamy expression on the child. Some Neat Image would help here IMHO.

I Was Dreaming Of The Past...
by gsal

Comment by Chucker:
High grain & hint of a figure in the background emphasize the ethereal mood. Great shot & expression on the boy. The whole thing fits the category very well. Nice job!