The Freedom to Explore
by colorcarnival

Comment by J-Me:
Oh good grief! A beautiful shot, crisp, clear, artistic and a darker area in the shot kills it??? Actually, I think the shadow kind of "frames" the shot every well and adds to the movement within the footprints, drift marks of the wind on the snow. It all works. And, you're right...the footprints would be NO different if the shadow weren't there ROFLMAO!!! *SIGH*

Winter Light
by colorcarnival

Comment by gerda:
I love this one 9 ;)

Winter Light
by colorcarnival

Comment by odriew:
My favorite in the challenge! Love the stark contrast between the harsh light and the dark hat. Just wonderful atmospherics! 10

One Eyed Monster
by colorcarnival

Comment by Luci11e:
I see two eyes; but it's a really cool picture - I like the focus used

The Freedom to Explore
by colorcarnival

Comment by Lydia:
OH! I love the shadow of the person at the top! Well done, Michelle!

The Freedom to Explore
by colorcarnival

Comment by SandyP:
Michelle, this is AWESOME! The artistry is amazing. I wish "artistry" went over a little better with this bunch tho!

One Eyed Monster
by colorcarnival

Comment by macwilyum:
love it!

The Freedom to Explore
by colorcarnival

Comment by 4trtone:
Great composition. The shadow up top adds a nice graphic touch and DOF is perfect with nice detail in the foreground fading away as it trails towards the top.

The Freedom to Explore
by colorcarnival

Comment by rlewis:
Really like the idea and good execution, I wish the shadows were not at the top.

Winter Light
by colorcarnival

Comment by tanguera:
Beautiful portrait, but compared to most entries, a bit weak in the "headwear" department.