shadows of her life
by figaro

Comment by krnodil:
I can imagine her gazing absentmindedly out into that distance, unaware of the true significance of what she sees. Life is in these bits and pieces.

Transitions
by figaro

Comment by Haneck:
So vast, empty, and cold. Very moody. It's thrilling!

Troubles
by figaro

Comment by Haneck:
This is so, so powerful and moving. For me personally, this is an image that I will remember much more than most of the other photos of studio-lit smiley girls in this challenge. Not that there's anything wrong with those photos, it's just that this one has so much more to it. Superb work.

Man and Fountain
by figaro

Comment by JuliBoc:
Beautiful composition and DOF. I love the fountain bokeh and the sharp focus on the old man. He looks like he is going to make a wish, which is so poignant for a man of his age. Congratulation on your new top row entry.

Man and Fountain
by figaro

Comment by colorcarnival:
Wow what a classic looking photo! From the thumbnail i thought maybe this was going to be of a statue. What a very interesting moment. I love the colortone for this. Also the blurred and yet active fountain is a perfect background for the man. Excellent!

Man and Fountain
by figaro

Comment by Melethia:
Your 24-105 does much nicer stuff than mine does. :-) But yeah, sweet lens. Now get the 10-22 - it's a blast!

Man and Fountain
by figaro

Comment by Jedusi:
Really interesting shot, but perhaps a little busy for me as there seem to be a lot of things demanding the viewers attention - the man (obviously), the jets of water entering in from the left, the main fountain providing a backdrop . . and the water column of the main fountain, being a brighter point than the mans face tends to lead the eye away from his features and almost make him a 'bit' player in a bigger picture.

Lot's of good things all bundled in here - but for me at least, this would be a stronger shot if there was a single clear focal point.

Man and Fountain
by figaro

Comment by aimeethetoo:
Very interesting image and character. Lovely bokeh in the back too. Clearly B&W was a great choice for this image too. 8 from me.

Man and Fountain
by figaro

Comment by posthumous:
I ran out of ribbons, but really this is as good as anything. A perfect merger of man and environment, the Decisive Moment. It's got it all. Well done.

Man and Fountain
by figaro

Comment by HeiSch:
great candid. the conversion to b/w works well in this photo