Fantasy Confrontation
by banmorn

Comment by graphicfunk:
from the critique club:

The ability to find hidden faces and objects is a game all children play. The younger, the sharper the imagination is able to find these shapes. It is part of day dreaming and of course, parents discourage the practice as we begin to grow older.
Sadly enough, this is one of the main tools of the artist. This ability is also tied indirectly to what is known in esoteric circles as the third eye, or the ability to visualize. The third eye is a little deeper, of course.

Many adults have lost this sense or ability and if the object does not bite them, then they dismiss it without further study.

Immediately, I discern two faces. The first in the middle with two eyes above and a mouth that is opening. There is another face that looks more like a skull looking at the first head. This one is located to the top right. the image was very well presented.
So while your image supports the hidden faces, you needed to exhausted yourself making smoke and shooting to find one that is not as subtle. It is the subtlety and the lack of this knack in many of your voters that kept this image from its due appreciation.

One thing is certain and that is that you are creative enough to have looked in this direction for an image. We need more day dreamers.

Message edited by author 2005-01-05 21:12:45.

A New Year's Laugh
by banmorn

Comment by parrothead:
great emotion and color. I just wish it wasn't so oversharpened. 7

A New Year's Laugh
by banmorn

Comment by Bear_Music:
Fine expression captured. Jester is apparently using a cellphone, pity we can't see it. I wish the point of critical sharpness were on the woman's face and the jester were slightly out of focus. A strong entry.

A New Year's Laugh
by banmorn

Comment by Montereykiddo:
Though I'm not a huge clown fan, I think this is a very genuine shot. Her expression is definately real. I wonder what that clown is doing thats so darn funny!?

Simple Mechanical
by banmorn

Comment by Jamester:
a little too dark for me - nice idea though.

Simple Mechanical
by banmorn

Comment by sabphoto:
Not sure if this image is actually that dark or if its my wonderful monitor so I won't grade down on it. I do like the simplicity of it and the fact that you didn't shoot it on a white background. Good Job

Simple Mechanical
by banmorn

Comment by photomayhem:
Doesn't appeal to me... Lighting kind of dark...

Fantasy Confrontation
by banmorn

Comment by graphicfunk:
This face is up in smoke.lol Bumping up.

Stop Smoking, Clean and MORE FLOWERS!
by banmorn

Comment by aznym:
Great B&W. But I do find the image a bit too cluttered. I think you have tried to say too much with this image. It might not be a setup, but as it is, it's hard to understand (at least for me).
Well done on the monochrome.

Stop Smoking, Clean and MORE FLOWERS!
by banmorn

Comment by whiteroom:
stunning black/white!!