Helping Hand
by aznym

Comment:
This is so wonderful to see at the top of pack. It's further evidence that the whole idea that only "sellout" images and stock-looking photos do well here. This shot is as artistic and beautiful as any I've seen and I commend the voting public for recognizing it as such.

Sex sells
by nico_blue

Comment:
OMG. You win. Contest over.

Bach passion
by bicray

Comment:
The placement of this shot in the results is ludicrous. I stand by my 7. It's a wonderful shot with an interesting and well-told story.

My Epiphany
by Jas

Comment:
You got robbed, dude.

Layer mask
by kiwiness

Comment:
I might as well stop voting now. This is just a phenomenal portrait. Perfect 10. Enjoy your ribbon.

Down'n'Out on Love Lane
by kdkaboom

Comment:
The window and posters are a distraction. The flare in the upper right detracts slightly from the image. The position of the "one way" sign is very good and certainly does remind me of a "down and out" person. I just find my eye leading to the face of Ethan Hawke, then to the "Do Not Enter" sign, then I just wander from there.

Happy Birthday to you..
by jonpink

Comment:
Blue ribbon. All the way. I love it.

It's a Blue Christmas Without You
by bledford

Comment:

Originally posted by binkyat3: WOW! I truly love this photo. What a wonderful crisp and clean shot and the color just pops out at me. Perfect in every way and even an emotion evoking shot. VERY deserving of the blue ribbon. Congrats!

I'm humbled by your comments. Thank you.

Message edited by author 2004-12-29 00:13:29.

It's a Blue Christmas Without You
by bledford

Comment:

Originally posted by ahaze: congrats- glad my prediction came true. Sorry it wasn't helpful ;)

;) It's OK. It's my little way of acting like I have some power over something. "You're not helpful! Bahh! No checkbox for you!"

It's a Blue Christmas Without You
by bledford

Comment:
And here's the alternate entry I made mention of in the details: