Ready For A Shave (Morning #36,167, Shave #29,601)
by choltmeier

Comment by SandyP:
Ohhh Ohhhh THANK YOU for sharing this whole story. I had noticed the beautiful Intimcacy photo first, then was heartbroken to read that he was facing life without her. I guess some love really does become "one", and when you sever half of it, it's like cutting a rose off the vine. I trust they are dancing in Heaven together with all of eternity to look forward to.

Oh, and the photo of his hands is just fabulous!

Boy. . . that'll teach you to win a ribbon and show the world your beautiful portfolio. :) Ok, I'll shut up now.

Mist
by choltmeier

Comment by SandyP:
A-MAZING! Those ethereal blues against that flawless silhouette. This photo is AWESOME! If it were me doling out scores, this one would have gotten the score your commenters gave you! 7.6 is much more worthy than 6.56 :)

Fiddler on the Street
by choltmeier

Comment by SandyP:
Wow! My only surprise is that so far you have only won one ribbon. You have so many fabulous photos in your collection! This is one of the coolest environmental portraits I've seen. I love the edgy urban setting, and the beautiful way you have processed it.

Vase
by choltmeier

Comment by SandyP:
So brilliant! Isn't it awesome when a photo does better than you expected :) This is about as good as it gets :) Congratulations, you really nailed this! It is so deserving of first place!

Streets of Bangalore
by choltmeier

Comment by boyd2000:
Very good meeting of challenge. 8

Streets of Bangalore
by choltmeier

Comment by AlexSaberi:
beautiful light and emotive

Streets of Bangalore
by choltmeier

Comment by kellyo:
If it wasn't basic editing, I would suggest blurring the background or using vignette to get rid of the bright street lights in the upper right. As it is, terrific capture of the expression on her face and her poverty.

Vase
by choltmeier

Comment by DigiFotoBuddy:
Congratulations on the first ribbon of many more to follow, I am sure. Great concept, even better execution. Great job.

Vase
by choltmeier

Comment by digifotojo:
Congrats on your first ribbon! A unique perspective, very well done.

Vase
by choltmeier

Comment by Bogi:
Congratulations. well deserved