When Memories of War Begin to Fade...
by wwjdwithca

Comment:
Some of those memories don't fade.... What a picture... It won't soon fade from my memory either.

Cabin on the Lake
by jab119

Comment:
Wonderful Picture... AH to have a place like that to go home to! ...Inspirational comes to mind.

Ciggie break in the cold
by kiwiness

Comment:
Although I have a problem with the depiticion of \"Cig's\", this shot is technically excellent and meets the 'After Dark' theme as well as if not better than any other in the challenge. Kudos! As it turns out I rated your picture the highest in the challenge... Independent of the 'ciggie' ~ it's a winner. I particularly like the way you worked the lighting & exposure. When first viewed my eye is drawn to the bright spot in the picture whereupon the subtle , yet brilliant, glow of the cig is revealed. That feature would be lost on any that only judge from thumbnails. Features garnering my appreciation & pondering include; the source of 'smoke', as it's wispy look does not suggest steam nor do I think the ciggie or model could have produced that much smoke with one puff. Your light source(s) producing the glow on the neck, hat, chin & what may be the left side collar. The right arm, wrist & hand. Even the gaze upon the Ciggie by the model is conveyed very well. All of those features add up to a photo which is too good to be considered just a "lucky shot". You clearly exhibit the much coveted trait of 'Photographers Eye'. I rate this shot a "Ribbon Winner"
Tim

MENACING
by ellamay

Comment:
Wow, great shot ! Is that a reflection on the right side of the 'Menacing' tower?

Start Saving for a Rainy Day
by jonpink

Comment:
Thumbnail hooked me, nice play on words for the theme & a great quality photo.

Neon Orchid
by cdm36

Comment:
NICE lightng-beautiful

Saying Goodnight
by StevePax

Comment:
Much tighter crop or even a portrait crop would make this a better shot IMHO.

Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod
by TooCool

Comment:
THis shot could have been a bit darker and I would have liked it better. Nice & Sharp.

Skiing into the night
by heida

Comment:
I would have voted a tighter crop showing more detail of the skiiers 2 points higher.

The Spearman
by flip89

Comment:
It's a shame the light pole could not have been hidden behind the statue. It is still a nice shot though.