...but my mom does
by colorcarnival

Comment by jblaylockrayner:
Nice sweet capture but probably has more of a personal appeal than public.

Symbolism and Praise
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Comment by jonfrommk:
Michelle

Well I will be honest and say I thought that this image whilst good was not great (please understand I thought it was good though --- I gave it 6)

However the poigniancy of the story is incredible and knowing what I do now about the image really adds to it

I guess true faith is recognising that such things occur is down to failings in man rather than God

Splash
by colorcarnival

Comment by jonfrommk:
Cant believe that this one did not score and finish higher even in a free study challenge

The main splash is wonderful and the focus works wonderfully with the bokeh. the railing is a great addition as well as it draws you into and then through the wave splash

B&W was also the perfect choice as it means you have no distractions to the moment of impact that you have captured so well

Subtle Shades of Bloom
by colorcarnival

Comment by mian3010:
can't see any moving light

Subtle Shades of Bloom
by colorcarnival

Comment by bassbone:
i like the lighting and colors here but wonder if it would look better with a tighter crop

Splash
by colorcarnival

Comment by krnodil:
Makes me feel like I'm right there - great motion capture.

Subtle Shades of Bloom
by colorcarnival

Comment by jblaylockrayner:
Nice capture - Nice and soft looking - Just not enough painting with light i feel.

Splash
by colorcarnival

Comment by Melethia:
I can easily see why this would be a favorite of yours - it's got a "something" that pulls you in, makes you linger. And someone makes you think and wonder, too. This is one that I wanted to check after the challenge - very glad to see it's yours!

Splash
by colorcarnival

Comment by posthumous:
breathtaking. disorienting. 10

Symbolism and Praise
by colorcarnival

Comment by J-Me:
Michelle, I think this is a beautiful photo! I really think that it symbolizes what this challenge was asking. What can I say? I think that there's a certain "look" that voters look for in a shot and they stick that that sort of an "eye" for that "look". Anything outside of that gets an "average score". Quite sad, actually as this one deserved a far higher mark, given what I'm seeing of others entered into this challenge.