"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by jaxter:
Well done Ben!!! I knew I'd be seeing your name on the front page soon... it was just a matter of time. Please pass along a huge congrats to Abigail as well.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by patio127:
I just realized this was yours....many congrats on this stunning image- Abigail is a wonderful girl - U must be so proud :)

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Comment by harvey sherman:
I don`t know both are great but I love the light the color comming off the little girls right arm.But both are great. Harvey Sherman mrhsherman@yahoo.com

Leaving the Lair
by bspurgeon

Comment by onesaint:
Go Southwest!

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by Bud:
excellent image and the B&W is just superb for this type of shot. congrats on the ribbon.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by adrian45:
To me, this is a lovely example of B&W, and the water power is tremendous - very well done, a deserved ribbon!!

Comparing with the colour, the dress is so much better, more visible, a completely different mood, and the only possible thing which in my view could perhaps make a difference, would be to lighten the hair some, so that we could see a bit more texture. My apologies if you can, but my CRT monitor can't show me any. The water looks so powerful, as it has texture - I think a longer exposure would show it more as smoke, which would destroy the power - most effective just as is.

I must admit that if I were going for a shot of the scene with no figure, I would love the colour shot, as they are lovely subtle colours - I don't seem to be able to capture such myself, though I live just on the coast - sigh!

Well done - will keep an eye for your future pix

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Comment by Ragga2000:
I absolutely love both of them...

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by lolor275:
amazing shot

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by Dudski:
AMAZING!

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by AP:
first ribbon, almost an 8, and a PB by wide margins. Beautiful shot, CONGRATS on this awesome image and (wow) 43 faves! So nice