There's Music in the Old Bear yet!
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Here's the world, here's you, neither is blinking. Stay tough, tough as ever. Good to see you. Extra credit for ditching the tie.

Say Cheese!
by Rankles

Comment:
Commanding situation, enclosed by cheese, breathing its air, the chill and damp (or dry, what do I know) feel. The stone wall, the aura of age. The aroma seems almost tangible, thick and insistent. Also, the depth of field suits the scene, being narrow and the cheeses fading away, an implication of abundance. When you took the picture did you request, "say cheeeeze." ? Rises hardily to the challenge.
Personal second favorite of the challenge.

Savoring the Bouquet
by nam

Comment:
Surprisingly, this is the only image of someone actually using their nose, and this brings the sensation all the closer, and his pleasure, and being able to imagine yourself in his place. And it's a strong image, the balanced composition that fills the frame, the harmonious tones and colors, the latter bearing on burgundy. Highly satisfying.
Personal favorite of the challenge.

harbour
by Tiberius

Comment:
In this post-challenge viewing I feel more enchanted by this image -- decorous and still so real.

Watt?
by GeorgesBogaert

Comment:
Something about this image is quietly enchanting. It's a clean statement, pleasing to see, interesting and offering lovely greens. For some it will be an overlooked gem.

Lil' darling..
by Ammie

Comment:
Sweet, kind of high key portrait. This child knows way more than we understand. I wouldn't quibble with the photographer about the amount of grain, but it looks sandy enough to hope he or she doesn't harm his or her teeth in the eating of the food. Tender touch.

The Crossing Guard
by NikonJeb

Comment:
Works for me, not knowing what's going on but yet quite evocative. If I had to make a stab at interpreting the image I'd say it's an image of your childhood school and the evil principal, or maybe springtime in the gulag. In any case, bravo for experimentation and creativity.

"Elisheva" is 52 years old
by ytshuva

Comment:
Looks familiar, but this new treatment is also winning. The sky, water and ship are all lent character by the addition of the grain. The grain also contributes to the mood. Nicely done.

A little flooding in Garden
by Mona

Comment:
I like this photo very much, but don't really see the grain. Otherwise I would have given it a higher rating. Both peaceful and jarring, it stays the course.

Similar but not the same
by Neat

Comment:
Quiet and graceful, bespeaking aristocratic restraint, until the background picture collapses the facade and winks. Now playfulness comes to the fore, and its import is so much more interesting. Lovely control of the light, and a nice amount of grain.