Just Dandy
by smurfguy

Comment by Neat:
Magnificent.

Zen Garden
by smurfguy

Comment by bohemka:
I'm going to need a new monitor now, damn it. This should have done so much better. No matter, very cool shot, and I'm glad you shared it.

Zen Garden
by smurfguy

Comment by bohemka:
If this doesn't win a ribbon I'm throwing my monitor out the window. A truly excellent abstract with wonderful colors, tones and symmetry while still having off-center lines and a cartoonish yet sharp feel.

This one and another are leaps ahead of the pack in my mind, but since I'm not voting I don't have to decide. But I'll likely fav this as the week goes on.

Bath Time
by smurfguy

Comment by bmartuch:
Nice job. The high contrast really brings out the over exposure.

con motto (with motion)
by smurfguy

Comment by sfalice:
Really! No comments on this beauty! Well this one (well done, Jeff) is after the Challenge is over, so you must be still eligible for Melethia's "no comments" award.
:-))

Welcome to the Matrix
by smurfguy

Comment by kellyo:
Cool bokeh but bleh subject matter. Couldn't you have put something else in front of that great background/lighting?

It's not the fall that kills you...
by smurfguy

Comment by smurfguy:
Hey, thanks for the comments, folks - just noticed them.

Yes, these are water balloons dropped onto a tile floor using flashes to freeze the motion. They're really pretty tough if you don't overfill them - I only had one break on accident. The "vomiting pacman" was on purpose - if you look closely you can see the pin on the floor. The only thing I varied over the other shots was exactly when the flash trigger went off during the impact.

Thanks for the suggestions, Joe. =)

It's not the fall that kills you...
by smurfguy

Comment by Damzel:
UN REAL.. amazing. I would do a whole series like this if I had the ability to shoot them. Wow!! Did you use water in them and were they varied?

The Dark Fright
by smurfguy

Comment by lynnesite:
I thought this was wonderful! Top 20 isn't bad at all.

The Dark Fright
by smurfguy

Comment by sfalice:
Don't every give up, Jeff. Fabulous score in this fine competition.

Nice finish, indeed.