'They could spy upon you night and day, but if you kept your head you could still outwit them.'
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by xianart:
excellent image, rob. i gave it an 8. it fitted the theme very well indeed - as thankfully orwell's dystopia is still (somewhat, although i've been hearing rather worrying things from the uk) sci-fi. i like the fact that you used the expert editing subtly, and made it wrk for you. great stuff!

Candid - Modern Monk with a Mark
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by sevilduvarci:
somehow the first thing that attracts my attention in this picture is that dark shadow on the foreground rather than the main subjects. i can't help but wonder what it is, my mind is trying to fill that gap and fit things there. i like it like this, i think. makes me feel even more that i'm just a mere observer, yet at the same time makes me think more about this picture than i would have if it wasn't present there.

Candid - Modern Monk with a Mark
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by yanko:
I think if that foreground shadow was more like the out of focus areas in your entry it would work just fine. In your entry I like the OOF areas as it makes me feel like I am there on a busy street watching him.

Candid - Modern Monk with a Mark
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by posthumous:
You've got half of it right. You captured a good moment where the monk seems really connected to his mark. The other half is background and composition. That needs some work, including that dark thing in the foreground. At least you can be happy to know that you got the more important half right. :)

Candid - Modern Monk with a Mark
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Melethia:
The monk (and I find it hard to see him as a monk) looks genuinely interested in his mark. Though I still can't see him as a monk. A con artist, though a kind one, possibly.

View from a moving train
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by boyd2000:
Good exposure. I think a faster shutter speed would have helped. Maybe also better timing to prevent the nearby pole from getting in front of the structure.

Red
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by riversong:
Congratulations on a high score! imo...this should have scored way higher!! Love how you captured motion and color, plus captured an interesting person. Great job!!

Browsing Books at the Flea Market
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Blackbox:
Well, it's kinda boring to me. But I do like books and it's an excellent photo: 9

Red
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by sevilduvarci:
very cool shot! the motion blur and the reflections of the people on the platform are great. congrats on a nice finish!

Red
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by jaysonmc:
Loved this shot in the challenge. Glad you received a nice score. Wonderful color, usually these scenes are done in b&w with the color so this is a wonderful change.