Once our home, now abandoned
by IreneM

Comment by smudgeSMJ:
Cool idea for a shot, definitely different than everything else!

A quiet moment
by IreneM

Comment by Lydia:
"lately I’ve been trying to get images done for challenges I would normally ignore."

I noticed that, Irene, and I've been enjoying seeing your photography talent in other areas than the table top. This one, in my opinion, does not need anything else on the steps. I like it very much exactly as it is. It was one of my top scorers for the challenge.

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by IreneM

Comment by SandyP:
I don't know, Irene, I like it so much just like it is. . .but then, crabapple3 is certainly a more credible source than me, so I think we better listen to HIM. He made a suggestion on mine that I disagreed with too, but then thought maybe I better take heed :) Prob'ly would have ended up with a better score :)

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Comment by HarryY:
Thats definately the back of a German 50 centime coin...looks like an Irene job...

Great smooth lighting across the shot, coin a little bit sharp but thats the only nitpick.

Great timing with the droplet

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Comment by Melethia:
Not at all cluttered - very organized, very clean, and it did very well!

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Comment by MacDonald:
coming back to comment only:

Introspective pose of the subject - the lines all lead to him .. good pp.

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Comment by GeneralE:
Usually I like a grainy black and white for this type of photogrpahy, but the mood of this particular shot seems to call for a slightly smoother, softer look.

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Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I'm having a hard time with this one. I really like it, and the shot itself seems to fit. However, what appears to be a camera bag at his side suggests this is actually your shooting buddy.

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Comment by Coley:
This works. I like the tone of this portrait. very well done

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Comment by WeJay:
Well done!