Holiday Blues
by Seanachai

Comment by ahaze:
Technical: fits the challenge. Exposure composition focus lighting all good.

Personal: The selective color with either be loved or hated. Personally I like it, but don't see a purpose. The title doesn't support it, and by the eye being in color it took me longer to realize there were tears. First I investigated the eye color, then the mascaa, then I realized her eye was wet. While there isn't much face here, she doesn't appear to have a "blue" expression.

My vote: 5

Holiday Blues
by Seanachai

Comment by kaycee:
Very emotive shot. Nice work.

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by Neuferland:
Yes it is, isn't it? This is a good shot of what is important to one part of our society and an eyesore to another. An outlet for their creative energy and a plce to call their own while society turns a blind eye and does't offer solutions to these problems. I like the shot overall but it seems a tad oversharp and the light is a bit blown out on the right side. A 7

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by Katspetkat:
You know, that's a nice added touch, the "I like Pope" in the background. I can see this as sacred for the idea of being in between worlds and you can ascend or descend depending on your life. It's good imagery, but that message is a little obscured by the overall appearance. Still, good use of the challenge.

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by ScottK:
Aesthetically, something just doesn't quite click for me. Not sure if it's lighting, perspective - maybe contrast or tone? Just feels a little flat. But a sort of bold idea for the challenge, though to be picky, there's nothing particularly sacred about this place, just some of the references. But it's unique.

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by muckpond:
i'm not sure why this would be a "sacred" place. "scared" would be more like it. cool staircase, though.... a bit overexposed.

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by dsidwell:
Interesting take on the challenge. I know some scholars who would laud you and claim that such places are indeed some of our most sacred. So great job! You might to experiment with a bit more contrast and/or color saturation, but I like the point of view, and the interpretation of the challenge.

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by karmat:
Good exposure -- the details are visible throughout. Would it have been possible to get a more dramatic view of the staircase, as that seems to be the focal point of the picture?

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by Gordon:
Competently taken, but I don't quite see what the point was. There seems to be a riot of options for close-ups and macro shots within this subject to make some really great abstract images. This feels like a prelude to the real photography

sacred and profane
by Seanachai

Comment by Mona:
I don´t know why but I like this.Maybe it´s the light.