Mug shot 0100 0101
by Lad

Comment:
Good use of B/W and interesting subject matter.

dbl
by savoo

Comment:
Cool....................

No Self Defense
by Links 2 3 4

Comment:
Great execution and good concept.

The Palm Reader
by hahn23

Comment:
I would have a place a velvet cloth atop the table to enhance this image even more. Regardless, you did very well.

Long Day at the Beach
by Paul

Comment:
A nice effect. Despite minor exposure distractions, the image is alluring. The best way to approach these type of images is to shoot a couple, study and tighten up on the detail. Consider your feet wet for a future challenge.

L'ascolto mano
by Ecce_Signum

Comment:
Strange you wrote that about the curtains. These shots become so much easier to control with an independent light source. Yet, you did pretty good.

Beauty in the egg
by hajeka

Comment:
A very nice image. When I look at it my mind envisions a black vase to let the egg speak all the way down, but of course the effect would be different. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to look at.

Portrait of a disturbed
by LeThoumy

Comment:
My hat goes off to you. This is such a major task and you 95% executed it. Very difficult, mainly on alignment and vertical division of line of demarcation. I do not think that I have ever seen a first challenge entry with this complexity. I have found out that these attempts must score above 99.5 in technique to yield a good score. In short, do not be discouraged and rest assured that you have what it takes to introduce some winners in the future. Kudos!

Playing With Fire
by Penny Lane

Comment:
At least this image gives you experience exposing fire. Wild thing those flames.

You are the Apple of my Eye
by KristinaG

Comment:
A very cool effect. Of course, a few more takes may have yielded one where the entire fingers were preserved, yet, I understand the process involved of which time is the worst. These images require so much work and patience, but hey, you did good.