Where the Boys Are
by Blinks

Comment by bananashay:
Great expression, and the choice of colors and light works well. I like this shot.
..Coming back after the challege....
I can't believe this scored so low. The decision is clear, the shot well-composed, and the key elements of the photo highlighted well. Apparently that's just me though. Sorry about your undeserved placing.

Message edited by author 2005-06-08 01:47:51.

Where the Boys Are
by Blinks

Comment by yoman:
there is a lot of blue and i like the blue so i like it
7

Breaking Through
by Blinks

Comment by Jeileen:
IMO, I don't think it is beautiful. Nice try.

Where the Boys Are
by Blinks

Comment by Montereykiddo:
Where your balls are? I dont get it.

Where the Boys Are
by Blinks

Comment by dockode:
I don't feel that the image conveys instantly recognizable decision. I'm confused by the photo and the title. But it is a nice picture.

Where the Boys Are
by Blinks

Comment by Arcanist:
A look of contemplation. Perhaps a decision after all, YES. As I look more closely, I understand, he is wearing a dark blue bathrobe and deciding to wear the denim underwear or the blue plaid boxers! I see now that there is underwear hanging from the drawers as well, he is not after all sitting alone in a closet amongst all his clothing.

There are a number of elements here that almost led me to a 'weak-link-to-challenge' voting. The main subject (the underwear) is lost by being the same color as the more powerful and present bathrobe coloring, one of them has to change to prevent misunderstanding. I found the detail in the dresser to be lost mostly in shadows, though now that I know what I am looking at, can see it all clearly. The side lighting has hurt you by dropping shadows in all the worst places. This image needs a fill flash on the opposite side to bring more definition to the background and potentially give a solid separation to the underwear and robe. The redemption of the image is the look on his face. Had the model not been as expressive I surely would have overlooked the decision and passed by the objects of his decision as unfortunate clutter in the image. Bumping to a 5 on challenge and technicals.

Breaking Through
by Blinks

Comment by adine:
A lovely sky. I like the sliver of horizon it "grounds" the picture. Colors are a bit purple for my taste - feels a bit unnatural.

Where the Boys Are
by Blinks

Comment by Barry:
Not considering titles in this challenge.......looking for images that meet the challenge description visually.

Meets challenge description..............1
Artistic.................5
Technical........5
Average..................3

Breaking Through
by Blinks

Comment by Jutilda:
Superb shot!

Breaking Through
by Blinks

Comment by CLarson557:
The colors are nice and the clouds are beautiful. The picture is just a little too artifact"y" for my liking