Colorful living memories of Japan : today's Geisha
by vincentM

Comment:
Interesting image which fits nicely with the challenge.
The bright colours work very well in drawing the eye to your subjects.

Kitchen Necessities of the 1800's
by timfythetoo

Comment:
A good example of the challenge description...although I almost missed the coffee cup.
Hope the voters are spending enough time looking at the image to see it...8

Over Shadowed by Height Alone
by banmorn

Comment:
Good contrast in architectural styles...capturing nothing but the sky in the glass has added impact and given the image an "unreal" quality.

Very well spotted and executed.

It's a Shore Thing!
by escapetooz

Comment:
I like the treatment..very 40`s.

Paradise Lost
by timfythetoo

Comment:
A powerful, evocative image, made even more so by the grainy treatment.
An ideal submission for the challenge and one I would have expected to see finishing in the top five.

Good work.

tree
by nixter

Comment:
Excellent shot..very nicely processed.
The contrast between the dark shadows and the light at the base of the tree and on the roots is the defining factor for me.
Very well done.

by mpeters

Comment:
Absolute perfection..the best in the challenge for me.

Maggie
by hotpasta

Comment:
Great shot...definitely one of the best in the challenge.
Well done.

Me
by Rino63

Comment:
Really punchy, gritty quality to this image which should have finished far higher IMO.
Nicely done.

Enjoying the water
by Ragga2000

Comment:
One of the best in the challenge for me.
I love the light and also the contrast between the skin tones and blue of the water.
Has the look of a magazine pic.
In trying to work out why this didn`t finish in the top ten, I can only assume that some voters have concentrated on the title as your look seems to be one of concentration rather than enjoyment.
A minor point which should not have detracted from a truly excellent shot.

Well done.