Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by noraneko:
Terry, I think this is really beautiful. I was one of your 9's. I'm a bit stumped by those who gave you 1's, 2's, 3's and 4's - what were they thinking? My only nit is the bush on the left-hand side - it pulls my eyes out of the photo a bit - I think it would be stronger with some clean space in that area. However, it's a minor nit, and this is a very, very strong photo with a story to it. Great title, by the way.

With A Purple Umbrella And A Fifty Cent Hat
by Hipychik

Comment by spistole:
The exposure here is near-perfect, just a little blown in the snow. The clarity is also very nice. I'm still deciding whether or not I like the square-ish composition, maybe cropping out more of the background to her right would have a better feel? Also, I think the purple umbrella would stand out a bit more if the model's clothes weren't so colorful.

6 for a good idea/execution

Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Simple. Powerful. Lovely.

Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by SandyP:
Wow, Terry, this is amazing for this challenge. What a great feel it has.

Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by bmartuch:
Great job Terry and nice score.

Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by Kelli:
Top 25! Yay!

Growing Old Together
by Hipychik

Comment by Melethia:
You are on a roll! Lovely shot - perfectly composed, great tones and contrast, and an excellent title.

Winter Blush
by Hipychik

Comment by jdannels:
I love how you broke the image down so cleanly. It all flows nicely.

Winter Blush
by Hipychik

Comment by levyj413:
I like the shot, except the snow at the bottom ends up looking like a giant white border. How's it look with that cropped out?

And Juliboc's reaction, thinking it didn't load, is hilarious! I can absolutely see why she thought that. :)

The Haunt
by Hipychik

Comment by levyj413:
I love shots that make me reconsider reality, and this one does that. Good job flipping it upside down! The resulting composition is great.