Seven Sides of my wall
by ijerry

Comment:
Well, for those of you that could not tell the 7th wall, I was using the illusion of a shadow to create the 7th wall. I was hoping to make it interesting with the shadow. I bumped up the levels and contrast as much as possible without losing one of the walls, which was a bit of a compromise. Thank you for all who commented.

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment:
Again, another thank you to all of you that have replied since the challenge. Even if only one person understood what I was attempting to do, that would be enough for me to know I was on the right track. I appreciate all of your inputs, and would even say to those that wanted to do a daring picture to do it. This site is not only about ribbons, but about growing as a photographer to meet challenges by using your imagination, talent, and eye for several situations...Dare to be different crowd!

Thank you all!!

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment:
First off let me thank those that supplied a useful comment as opposed to the Beavis and Butthead comment of "this sucks". I appreciated that. Secondly, I am glad that this raised such a conversation piece, as that was what was intended. I wanted to portray what man has done physically in the past to hold down women, and what they do today mentally to maintain that power. For those that got defensive about it, you missed the boat. I gave me in this photo...This, unfortunately is how my childhood was with regards to male authority. I believe that because of this, I was able to share myself. I didn't care how well I did in this challenge, and that was never the point. The point was to reflect my life. I am happy to say that I don't follow these traits, but it still does occur. Anyway, look for more daring photos to come out of me, as I am not afraid to push the emotions. Photography is personal for me and not just an aesthetic entity for the sake of a ribbon. Art rarely is. Thanks again!

flirtaceous.
by theodor38

Comment:
way to go bro. I knew you would get a ribbon soon. Now if I can find the time to get back into this it would be nice. Congrats, and I am sure there are more to come.

Night Fall
by katlyn

Comment:
Too much grain for this particular scene, but great idea...picture=7-3 for grain=4

Still
by Firstrich1

Comment:
Awesome photo...Great portrayal of silence and DOF!

Distraught over conflict
by ijerry

Comment:
I just wanted to say thank you for all of the great comments and suggestions. I hope that I can only improve with time...Thanks again.

Hands of Sorrow...
by theodor38

Comment:
This is a great photo, and should place top ten...Great work!!

single again
by lizbeth010

Comment:
THis is such a great photo with perfect color for mood and emotion. Great work, and clearly a 10.