my eyes aren't what they used to be
by Alicia

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: Wonderfully made. I know the back story to this image which makes it all the more poignant, but even when putting that to one side, this was always likely to hit my sweet spot. The combination of elements in this image - the doll head, the inserted hands and the vertical hair tuft all make for a most intriguing image and the use of a Lensbaby complements the composition perfectly.

Critical stuff: Not much, but a few personal taste things - I do think a tad more space at the bottom may have worked a little better - the lack of edge burning on that side (paradoxically) emphasises the asymmetry. I also think the image could have stood slightly more contrast.

Overall: A wonderfully creative piece.

my eyes aren't what they used to be
by Alicia

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Very well done - creepy - but very well done.

my eyes aren't what they used to be
by Alicia

Comment by chipuc:
quite creepy but nice

my eyes aren't what they used to be
by Alicia

Comment by jomari:
Oh that's so bizarre. It actually made me shudder. It has made me look, and ponder, for quite awhile, so it obviously makes a connection.

my eyes aren't what they used to be
by Alicia

Comment by tanguera:
LOL!!! I'm glad you entered one of your dolls. This is brilliant.

my eyes aren't what they used to be
by Alicia

Comment by roz:
lol .. killer shot and idea .. hope you do really well in the challenge .. if it was up to me it would definitely be on the front page .. 10 ..:)

get lucky
by Alicia

Comment by CNovack:
Didn't get to comment on this last night....OMG, Alicia you certainly have cojones to enter this into a challenge:-)!

""But then I thought - what the heck. I have to shoot for myself first.""

So very true.

get lucky
by Alicia

Comment by ace flyman:
OMG....Lol.....Girl,,,this is tooooo funnny!!!!!

One Fish - Rust Fish
by Alicia

Comment by colorcarnival:
Why do you hate it? I think it's fun! And you really did come close to a 6 with it too. Not bad for something you don't like :)

One Fish - Rust Fish
by Alicia

Comment by PennyStreet:
I love your comment best.
And I give you a lot of credit for knowing what will get a score and being able to carry it out.
It certainly worked with me, as I gave it a seven - for being different than the rest, being clear as a bell, nicely composed, good title, all the elemental things fit together ...