Hanging On To Traditions
by Hipychik

Comment by bvy:
Great street shot. Not wild about the processing though. (Topaz?)

Hanging On To Traditions
by Hipychik

Comment by K3Master:
It was to be a simply family dinner, two generations separated by one, meeting for a lovely brunch on that clear and pleasant morning.

However, just as they were about to arrive at the restaurant, they heard it. The screeching of tires, the explosions, the screams. As one they turned towards the sounds and their faces transformed.

He set himself, and a look of concern and fortitude passed his eyes, and he knew he would have one last act of heroism to perform.

She looked on in pain and horror, but soon realized that her retirement would have to end, for one last act.

And the little one? She just scrunched an eye and glared, for she knew that her grandparents would follow her into this battle one last time, and she could do nothing to stop it, and it was time to act.

So as one, the three of them stepped into the street, and as they did their clothes morphed into colorful costumes and energy crackled around them, and with a shout of solidarity they entered into the fray.

Into The Depths
by Hipychik

Comment by Teafran:
Dropping out of the neutral third person mode for a moment, I have to quit speed voting, then returning to review for comments as I always end up changing my vote. :>) This is a great image - fun and whimsical, crisp and sharp, it is a very different entry into the challenge. Superlatives would not do this image justice. All things being equal, this should place very high in the challenge just for being so unique. Originally rated a 7, it's been rerated a 10 for it's technical and artistic excellance. Well done and good luck.

Into The Depths
by Hipychik

Comment by the99:
very good !!!

Into The Depths
by Hipychik

Comment by ganne:
Nice setup..lovely

Put Out To Pasture
by Hipychik

Comment by colorcarnival:
lots of interesting details in this pic. I haven't used denoise much yet. Do you like it?

Message edited by author 2009-05-06 22:55:07.

Into The Depths
by Hipychik

Comment by justine:
This little guy did a great job! Wonderful shot, creative idea and you did it perfectly!!

Pirouette
by Hipychik

Comment by rodfulk:
very good, great capture of shadow great lighting . Tree has all the needed character to meet the challenge.

Pirouette
by Hipychik

Comment by jaysonmc:
Splendid image. Should have scored much much higher. I wish I would have taken this photo!

Message edited by author 2009-05-06 12:32:43.

Pirouette
by Hipychik

Comment by Melethia:
Beautifully titled and beautifully seen and captured. A delicate quietness to this one.