"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
by bspurgeon

Comment by aimeethetoo:
My eyes immediately went to this image in thumbnail when I woke up an hour past roll-over last week and began to scope out my competition. At the time I had 20 votes and an 8.667 and I had the feeling that yours was ahead of mine...and so it was, and deservedly so!! Magnificant capture that perfectly meets the challenge. I'm so pleased to take the red behind this blue ribbon winner. Congratulations on your first ribbon and a WHOPPER of a PB!! Adding to fav's.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
by bspurgeon

Comment by Lydia:
WHO gives an image like this a score of 3 or 4? Really. I want to know. And if they do, I'd really like for them to leave a comment so I can learn from their obviously-superior photography skills.

Really. Please tell me what makes this a 3 or a 4. *sigh*

I'll just NEVER figure out DPC voters.

Anyway, my ten still stands for this beautiful image that deserves the blue. :)

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by JulietNN:
WHOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I am so proud and happy for you, this is an amazing shot, you rocked this beyond belief.

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Comment by Alicia:
Woah - this is totally cool, too. The color tint is outstanding. Congrats on your ribbon. You had a 10 and fav from me.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by Jedusi:
What a fabulous shot - very impressive and a deserved ribbon winner.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by sfmorris:
Congrats on your first place ribbon. This was my favorite.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by citymars:
Congratulations, Ben, on a well deserved blue ribbon! This was beautifully conceived and technically proficient as well. Kudos to your young model, too.

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Comment by mpeters:
Wow, I like this one too but still think BW was the right choice. truly beautiful.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by jbsmithana:
Well done. This image drives the emotion of a fairy tale. Great concept and well executed.

"The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was"
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Comment by ErikV:
This is wonderful! Well-deserved blue.