The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by MikeW:
This severe crop may work better if more in shot & corner to corner

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by WriteHeart:
It almost looks like he is taking a milk bath. Don't think it will help his skin! I like the texture, and the contrast with the smooth water. I'm still trying to put my finger on this picture. I keep coming back to it. The negative space is growing on me. Maybe it's the black and white. Anyway, every time I come back to it I bump it, so that's a good thing. It is definitely a good study in texture.

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by dahkota:
This image makes me smile. Love the texture/smoothness competition going on here - works well with the contrast/gray well composed and framed. 8

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by choltmeier:
Cool composition and texture.

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by Melethia:
Wonderful composition - love the milky white water against that amazing texture.

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by jeger:
Love the composition and the details of the alligator/crocodile. The water is a little flat.

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by tjbel05:
wow, this is different. the water looks milky.

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by Chinarosepetal:
Lovely quirky graphic - I like it :)

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by ubique:
Certainly in my top few in this challenge. The milky mist of the water hints at the immeasurable time that your title refers to, and makes a powerful statement about the idea of form and function, and aptness to purpose. Thus about beauty. A living Grecian Urn; a 'foster-child of Silence and slow Time ... beauty is truth, truth beauty'. 9.

The Ancient
by inshaala

Comment by loseme:
Cool composition. Nice textures.