Kim and Abby at 36 weeks
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Comment by Ken:
Very emotive and something to cherish in the future. I just love the high contrast B&W. How did you do it?

The Daily Grind
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Comment by Ja-9:
Kids and crayons...your focus is very good on the crayons in the foreground and your background compliments the foreground...very well done

The Daily Grind
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Comment by drewhosick:
I love this shot. Really nice. Proof that a crayon shot doesn't have to be full of colors. One of my favorites so far.

The Daily Grind
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Comment by TraumaHound:
Nice! Love the contrast between the light subject matter and the dramatic processing and composition. One of my faves.

The Daily Grind
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Comment by Teafran:
A very unique and creative look at crayons - the image meets the subject matter dead on with subtle, yet detailed effect. A terrific demonstration of the creative process in meeting the challenge in a very unusual way using black and white imagery. A couple of minor detail problems not worth mentioning because they don't appear until you really get a critical eye and examine the image closely. Well done.

Comfort After Long Day's Work
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Comment by Steef:
i have a feeling this is going to do very well. your processing is great and i really like the contrast between the texture of the adult's hand and child's hand

Comfort After Long Day's Work
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Comment by Lydia:
Beautiful. And the title is, too... 'cause I know it's heartfelt, Ben.

Lovely.

The Daily Grind
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Comment by faery:
Ah you were brave enough to go B+W !!! I didn't have the courage in a "colourful" challenge... Well done! Lovely clarity and atmosphere. Really captures the essence of the challenge. Extra points for going where I didn't have courage to go... :-)

Big Thunder Mountain, Disneyland, CA
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Comment by ti_evom:
Ha! I didn't know this was yours. One of your 9's was from me.

The Daily Grind
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Comment by LMA128:
simple. but wonderful. love the bw 8