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

Comment by tate:
I'm sure many ppl are looking at this image (as well as the color version) due to the fact that you are the inspiration for the latest challenge.

I just wanted to say that I think the reason the black+white version is really effective on an image like this is that (while the color version is beautiful) the colorless version allows the eye to really experience the movement and concept without any distractions. Really effective on DPC because the first glance almost fools the eye into thinking it is moving or being pulled in. That initial view is captivating and forces the hand to click on a high score - haha - No need to tell you how good the image is - the score says it all =)

anonymous
by bspurgeon

Comment by Melethia:
Nice to see this do well.

Darkened Continuation
by bspurgeon

Comment by Neat:
Touching, I'm very moved.

anonymous
by bspurgeon

Comment by salmiakki:
This is lovely Ben.

anonymous
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Comment by insteps:
Glad to see a little bling for this shot. Well done.

anonymous
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Comment by jmritz:
Wonderful wharf shot. Perfect framing.

anonymous
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Comment by adigitalromance:
I still really like this.

anonymous
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Comment by posthumous:
Wonderful candid



I'm hanging this in my fantasy art gallery.

vintage two
by bspurgeon

Comment by LevT:
very nice work Ben, just came across it. I like your choice of composition, the emptiness she is looking into. And the softness, and the texture, of course. Love your aperture f/167, beats Ansel Adams and his f/64 buddies :)

anonymous
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Comment by bvy:
A portrait of anonymity. I love the contradiction.