stormy
by yoavb

Comment:
What a magnificent shot! This is why I love photography.

Golden Oldie
by jonnie

Comment:
I somehow don't see why you'd consider this soft focus.

Princess Danae Face-Lift
by gsal

Comment:
Cool shot. Love the lines and shadows and the mono look to it.
It looks a tad bit on the sharper side to me, especially around the rope ladder and the ship's name.

Good work.

Captive
by kawesttex

Comment:
Wonderful photography. Love this shot. Best I have seen so far and don't expect any better either. Don't be surprised if there are people who can see only the rope and bits that look like eyes.

There is something I want to metion though. I would liked the rope going out of the frame. I think it'd make people wonder more about the situation and what and where it's tied to. Add a bit of the unknown.
The way it is now, it does look like the rope isn't tied to anywhere.

Anyway, that's just a thought.

Well done.

Phlegyas' Boat
by mato

Comment:
Love the composition.

Old West Justice - Hang'em High
by NstiG8tr

Comment:
Lovely monochrome.

Backstage
by SJCarter

Comment:
No fuss. Straight to the point. Simple and beautiful.

Prow
by Structor

Comment:
Nice light and composition.

Hat, Rope, and Branding Irons- Tools of the West
by JeffryZ

Comment:
I like this shot. I like it very much.
I don't know if this is how you wanted to present it though and if I were you I'd at least do auto contrast and desaturate it to bring it down to the very basics.

Hats off to Bob
by jrtodd

Comment:
One shot that really stood out. Good thinking and nicely done.
Expected it to do even better in the challenge.