In the Master's Shadow
by salmiakki

Comment by hotpasta:
good shadows...good tones

Fish Lady
by salmiakki

Comment by daisydavid:
Yes, I think her hair and face have really typical features of someone from the 1950/60's. Endearing pose.

Marrakech
by salmiakki

Comment by daisydavid:
hmmm lucky you only get 3 wishes ;) Amusing slice of life, great little capture. Love the yellow slip ons.

Marrakech
by salmiakki

Comment by jomari:
Great that you caught it at all, and it makes the viewer want to know the story behind the hitching. I like the background - blurry enough to remain background, but informative.

Marrakech
by salmiakki

Comment by ankursomani:
It looks like they are chasing the criminal... :))))

Marrakech
by salmiakki

Comment by bspurgeon:
Great candid, great humor indeed.

In the Master's Shadow
by salmiakki

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: What wonderful tones and shadows to die for - especially from the fire escape. The detail on the brickwork is perfectly maintained and I'm really impressed by your highlight handling - right up to the limit with none blown. I really like that poster bottom right too.

Critical stuff: I suppose I wish the fellow was walking towards us, but there isn't a fat lot you can do about that.

Overall: A lovely find amid all of the straight-up (albeit well done) eye candy. I include my own image in the vanilla category.

In the Master's Shadow
by salmiakki

Comment by bmartuch:
Love the contrast and the composition.

Fish Lady
by salmiakki

Comment by Paul:
Agree about the vintage-y look. Like something you'd find in a shoe box in the attic.

Tony the Woodcarver
by salmiakki

Comment by Paul:
Oh, the light here is lovely - it makes it feel like a holiday; your confidence with your exposure and handling of the image reinforces that.