Fantastical life
by snaffles

Comment by FrankRobinson:
Hi Susan - I hope that you went and bought this anyway!

What can I say? I like it, but I love shiny things so that was a given. What else can I say?

Technicals

I think that this shot concept really demands razor sharpness and good long DOF and you have delivered both here. The lighting is great with plenty of sparkle.

Artistically

I'm asking myself why this didn't break 6 at least. Hmmm. My best guess is that there is not enough contrast between the T-bar shape at the front and the background glass - more light in one or dark in the other might have helped (in PP I guess?) If I stare long enough, the brown 'lozenge' on the lower right also doesn't seem to quite fit?

Overall, I like it, you like it. Mainly I think that it might be a bit too 'busy' for the voters (checking out the very simplistic concepts in the top ten) but that is their choice and their loss.

Cheers,

Frank

Fantastical life
by snaffles

Comment by kasaba:
I don't know if you will do well in the challenge with this, but its "my kind of picture" - I like it, very interesting, fun, abstract type image.

Fantastical life
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Comment by PennyStreet:
love the bright colors and glossy swirls. Well done.

Hammock
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Comment by herfotoman:
.... and goodwill to all men. Thanks.

Hammock
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Comment by tnun:
delightful.

Hammock
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Comment by posthumous:
looks like a too. great capture.

Hammock
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Comment by nam:
My favorite in the challenge. Not "abstract" enough for some, I suspect, but the feeling the motion blur, the delight on the children's faces, and the light evokes is sheer delight. Makes me smile and feel warm inside. Voted earlier.

Fantastical life
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Comment by blindjustice:
brilliant colors and clarity.

Fantastical life
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Comment by ThingFish:
Great looking glass abstract. 7

My stick
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Comment by littlemav:
WOW can't believe this didn't score higher! Loved it... never thought of you though NO horses LOL