Your Tax Dollars At Work
by rlancaster

Comment by boysetsfire:
i believe i have seen something like this before, cant remember what it was painter over though.
wankers

Your Tax Dollars At Work
by rlancaster

Comment by BHuseman:
Yeah, that happens. That is why we always say good enough for government work. 7

Your Tax Dollars At Work
by rlancaster

Comment by lovethelight:
how sad... :( poor bird! strong photogaph i think you make an interesting statement with this

Your Tax Dollars At Work
by rlancaster

Comment by Zeus:
Not a pleasing shot, but a good documentary. Extra point for the statement. 7.

Your Tax Dollars At Work
by rlancaster

Comment by ben4345:
I had a headless mouse thrown at me today... this photo needs a 10

Ancient & Modern Unrevised
by rlancaster

Comment by idratherdirect:
I don't know that ancient vs. modern is really a dichotomy so much as a contrast. There are some very interesting objects pictured, but too many, I think. I like the idea of using the old map as a backdrop. 6.

Ancient & Modern Unrevised
by rlancaster

Comment by Charlene:
What an eclectic collection. I want to start picking the things up and inspecting them further. Great mix of colors and textures.

Ancient & Modern Unrevised
by rlancaster

Comment by Patsfan:
Nice colors.

spots before my eyes
by rlancaster

Comment by rlancaster:
Thanks for all the comments. As I looked at all of the other submissions I knew I'd be hammered for submitting something out of focus, but at the time it seemed like a good idea, and I liked the outcome.

Macro, abstract, art, whatever - it's what the image does for you that matters. Being too technical about what defines "macro" is limiting in my opinion, but I do like the input as to why folks like something in focus in a macro challenge.

The subject is a glass bowl of marbles lit by natural light at a window - it would've been too easy to guess marbles if I hadn't played with it. In the end I chose to present soft and soothing colors. Next time I'll go for something more crisp.

Thanks again, this was my first challenge, but won't be my last.

Cheers Rich

spots before my eyes
by rlancaster

Comment by klstover:
Yeah, I like it too. :-) Maybe a bit of adjustment to color/contrast and it'd be really fantastic.