Alone in the rain...
by Montereykiddo

Comment:
Hey friend...congrats. You should have been up there...you desrve the blue more than anyone else.

Manny

Laughing Child
by arpita

Comment:
I like this picture very much, Arpita. Must be the expression and the composition. If it were me, I would even crop it tighter at the top. You should try more portraits.

Manny

Stand By Me
by librodo

Comment:
Actually, when I submitted this shot, I never thought it would ribbon. I need a confirmation and a friend told me it will do well. I showed it to the mother of the girl in the background and she was almost in tears. It must be good, so I said. But the best friend connection is not so strong. Thus, this getting a ribbon is really a big thing for me. Finally, I have one this year. Now I can take a rest for a while and concentrate on my work...

Thanks to you all for voting this high...no 1s and 2s...yeheyyy!!!! Thanks to all those who chose this a s a favorite. I am getting farther and farther from my subjects and including more and more context. Your appreciations are helping me achieve a kind of portrait for me. Thanks everyone.

Friendship
by euskadi

Comment:
Well-deserved win. Looking at your portfolio, I know it won't take long before the second one comes along.
Manny

... too many, too soon
by frumoaznicul

Comment:
Very very good picture. Excellent texture and very documentary, in a way. A favorite.

Manny

Of Wisdom
by Pedro

Comment:

Originally posted by Pedro: [quote=librodo] Well, now it can be said said that you beat me out of the ribbon race for 2005! Well-earned, my friend. The other challenge is still up for grabs! G'luck! Manny

I thought it was first to win a blue...

BLUE? I only have ONE in my entire stint here in DPChallenge. I don't have any ribbon yet this 2005 and not one of my entries ever touched a 7+ yet. But there's nothing wrong with shooting for the star. I'm in it!

Manny

Of Wisdom
by Pedro

Comment:
Well, now it can be said said that you beat me out of the ribbon race for 2005! Well-earned, my friend. The other challenge is still up for grabs! G'luck!

Manny

Charcoal Line
by Corwyn

Comment:
like the simplicity. very neat. and good compo too. 9

Heavenly Symmetry
by Schuff

Comment:
great pov. a subtle but effective interpretation of the challenge. 9

Strung Out
by casualguy

Comment:
like this. unique concept with wonderful compo. 9