Intent... of 9 Decades
by WeJay

Comment by Venom:
Very cool detail in the skin. Eyes look really focused. Either that or deep in thought. This photo looks good in B&W. -BB

Intent... of 9 Decades
by WeJay

Comment by Haneck:
I don't particularly care for the composition here, and the way the harsh light has created a shadow from the arm makes it look like the subject is split in half. But the detail you've captured is great.

Juvenile Enwrappments
by WeJay

Comment by albc28:
I like the selective saturation, but what is that in his arms? I'm also not sure what personality trait you were trying to pull from this photo. I like the way he is looking up and his pose.

Intent... of 9 Decades
by WeJay

Comment by choltmeier:
Great subject. Wonderful character in her face. Lighting is a bit harsh.

Juvenile Enwrappments
by WeJay

Comment by Connor:
nice shot, like the baloon and the way it is the only thing in colour just by that it has made your score a 9

Early Birds [..get the worm]
by WeJay

Comment by posthumous:
I know it has haloing and all that crap, but I gave it an 8. I love the composition and color. It's just a beautiful image.

Intent... of 9 Decades
by WeJay

Comment by bassbone:
the textures are amplified nicely in the choice of b/w - an insightful and calm face, showing wisdom of the years

Early Birds [..get the worm]
by WeJay

Comment by LadyK:
beautiful color!! egads thats very cool. love the bird and the tree silhouettes too

Intent... of 9 Decades
by WeJay

Comment by hotpasta:
awesome detail...awesome image 9

In Sand, we find our 'Rest'.
by WeJay

Comment by photokariangel:
This is Kari Ann, greetings from the Critique Club:

composition: A little cropping off the top of the image would have placed the grave in a more interesting spot. But, im in a tie here, because i like the background, and what it adds. so i think you did well.

color: love the colors, very dark and moody

contrast: again, very moody, and fits the subject beautifully

focus: perfect for the one grave in focus

depth of field: i like the aperture you used, sets the grave off beautifully from the surrounding death

lighting: stunning. the stone is highlighted just...stunningly!

other: I very much enjoyed critiquing this photo. I love dark, moody images that make you think and feel other than product shots that make you go, "wow,.....sand." Your process and different eye took this image to another level, and i hope the misunderstanding of the voters didn't let you down. I feel though, this was probably doomed from the first. Voters tend to look for almost copycat images of the challenge title, and don't give shots like this a chance. I have to agree with the border though, its not my cuppa tea Keep up the awesome work, and PM me if you have any further questions.
-Kari Ann

Message edited by author 2009-01-17 21:45:15.