To Billie
by christo

Comment by sketchtwin:
nice lighting work, creative

To Billie
by christo

Comment by photogirl66:
wow! excellent lighting... awesome mood! I would not change anything... well done!

To Billie
by christo

Comment by willem:
Amazing how the lighting of this shot and the position of the head manage to convey loneliness. Well done.

To Billie
by christo

Comment by Trinch:
Excellent lighting and composition. As I mentioned before, you certainly know how to bring life to a manekin.

To Billie
by christo

Comment by ScantyNebula:
I love this little wooden guy! He has such character to him! This is a wonderful submission! The lighting is near perfect for the mood, I like the soft touch of this photograph. 9

To Billie
by christo

Comment by WILDBLUE:
Great shot. Perfect lighting and shadows. Good composition. 9.

Fluid painting
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Comment by nathaliedoo:
Congrats like it a lot!

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Comment by mcmurma:
Wonderful bit of work Christo. The colors are very smooth and rich for such a macro (I had not guessed it was a straw!). Congrats on your first ribbon!

Fluid painting
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Comment by christo:
Wow, thanks a lot for all those very nice comments!
I woud have liked to answer to you all personally, but it's not possible.

When the picture came out on the LCD, I kind of knew this was a good shot. I sometimes have this feeling, but not often enough IMO. :)
But it's the first time I take a picture that so many people really like. I feel very happy for this reason, because I believe a good photography is one that anybody can appreciate, no matter if you are a pro photographer or never took a picture.
So this might be my first good picture. :)
Thanks again for the very kind words.

Fluid painting
by christo

Comment by justine:
Amazing technique= amazing shot.
Congrats to you.