Pink Shell in Black, White and Shades of Grey
by EricMGB1974

Comment by sherpet:
I like this one, especially the composition.

Pink Shell in Black, White and Shades of Grey
by EricMGB1974

Comment by Ivory:
Love the black background and the way you can see the shine on the shell, good lighting. Nice tonal range and good comp. Bumping up on second look.

Pink Shell in Black, White and Shades of Grey
by EricMGB1974

Comment by missinseattle:
This is nice. i think it would even be better if the area under the shell was dark also.

The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
by EricMGB1974

Comment by JuliBoc:
I like this a lot. I think the dodging (or vignetting) on the edges is a little too much -- distracting rather than enhancing.

You're Going to Feel a Little Pinch...
by EricMGB1974

Comment by Grandad:
love the tight field of focus on the deedle, makes me shiver. super shot.

The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
by EricMGB1974

Comment by posthumous:
it is simultaneously a ghost illusion and the illusion of an old faded photograph. both illusions lend emotional heft to this picture. 9

You're Going to Feel a Little Pinch...
by EricMGB1974

Comment by Azrifel:
I don't like needles. 1!

Just kidding.

The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
by EricMGB1974

Comment by L2:
Great expression and pose on the boy. I'm not sure about having the flag leak through, although I see that's the point in order to meet the challenge. I just don't favor the the lines on his face, sorry. DOF choices seem solid, colors are rather muted but I'll assume that was to support the somber mood. Overall, I think this image will evoke emotion in other viewers, which makes it successful. Although I think I'd have rather seen a shot of the boy drumming with the motion blur in the drumsticks, I can't fault this particular shot for much and so I'm going to give it a good score anyway. :) Best of luck in the challenge!

The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
by EricMGB1974

Comment by noraneko:
All on scale of 0-2
Focus: 2
Lighting: 2
Composition: 2
Creativity: 2
Wow Factor: 1

Total: 9
I hope this places in top 10. This is really creative and emotive.

You're Going to Feel a Little Pinch...
by EricMGB1974

Comment by jmrsprite:
Ok, let me say that this gives me the chills...as I HATE going to the dentist. HOWEVER, my husband and I are both in the medical field, so I definitely am feeling this photo. I like the different angle, and even the darkness of it. You can definitely feel like you are the patient in this photo. Good job!