Marginalia
by xianart

Comment by yanko:
Good choice in subject. However, I feel the choice to go closeup with a tight crop wasn't such a good idea. You lose too much of the context, the character and the mood because of it. As a result it feels more like you're dumbing it down and making it more of a stock image so as to suit everyone. While that may get you a slightly better score it will only get you so far. Just my opinion though. I will say that you're at least on the right track in terms of the challenge, which is saying something because so many didn't get it.

Sanctuary
by xianart

Comment by levyj413:
I liked this shot, but kind of missed the self-portrait connection (my problem, not yours). Aside from being a self-portrait, though, it's a very interesting image. What I so appreciate about you, Christian, is your pursuit of your own artistic style.

Hansel and Gretel's First Journey Home, before the whole breadcrumb and oven debacle...
by xianart

Comment by levyj413:
Thanks for sharing the story. I like the shot, but I'm not surprised people didn't connect it well to the better-known breadcrumb part. I think it might have been a better tie-in to put a few rocks leading away, as opposed to the jumbled circle.

Marginalia
by xianart

Comment by UrfaK:
the dof causes the writing to be much too blurred to be appreciated.. more interesting composition could have improved the pic..

Marginalia
by xianart

Comment by VictoriaSecretGarden:
I want to know more about this book, really great shot...

Elysium
by xianart

Comment by JuliBoc:
Oh boy, this is a team suck image. I gave it a 10. Christian, you really nailed this challenge, your image is absolutely heavenly.

Marginalia
by xianart

Comment by geia:
why have it fading away...?

Marginalia
by xianart

Comment by jschro:
Too blurry.

Elysium
by xianart

Comment by Hipychik:
I can't believe this didn't score higher in this challenge! It's a great capture. I love the angel.

Elysium
by xianart

Comment by LarsBone:
Cool.