Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by landcamera:
Congratulations on your second place finish. Your entry was my pick for blue. This was a tough challenge to convey language, the use of your son's hand emphasizes the importance of teaching our children about language even at an early age. Braille is such an important language and is prevalent every where we look, unfortunately most people over look it's existence. Stevie Wonder used to leave his braille magazines on airplanes in hopes of capturing someone's attention. He even joked about leaving his Playboy magazines. Now there's a thought provoking idea.

Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by mchalmers:
I'd also like to highlight a comment by linustgl which read:
"overall I like this picture. the on thing that bothers me is the use of a child's hand. Probably not old enough to read a book like this."

You are absolutely 100% correct, and what an astute observation. It is my son's hand, and he is not quite 3 years old.. He has JUST started to understand the concept of reading. And considering this is an autobiography of Louis Braille, he certainly is too young for it.

Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by SoulMan1978:
I didn't get round to voting, but this one stood out for me as my pick for the blue so I'm so glad you got a ribbon, not least as it means the donation goes up ;-) Well done for the ribbon and a further well done for highlighting an important charitable cause :-)

Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by silverhawk:
Very nice ,top two photos. excellent finish.

Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by jeger:
Go Canada! Congrats on your 2nd place finish.

Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by wingyisleeds:
Very well deserved ribbon Mark. And cudos to you for highlighting CNIB ;)

Windswept
by mchalmers

Comment by basssman7:
Absolutely Wow!

No vote.

Go Snowmen!

Windswept
by mchalmers

Comment by miary:
i don't know how you created the wind effect, but it's extremely well executed. really amazing picture.

Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by basssman7:
Wow! Well Done! A 1-2 finish for the Snowmen!

Celebrating 200 Years of Braille (1809-2009)
by mchalmers

Comment by Lutchenko:
Congratulations, well deserved