The Window
by nam

Comment:
Well, I have to say that I totally agree with you. This image is exquisite, and was the one I loved most alongside Mary Anne̢۪s winning image. They are both similar to me in beauty and perfect use of light and shadows. I am shocked to see it in a very undeserving 11th place. I added it to my favorites during the challenge and will come back to it often as I try to improve my low key photography.

A Mother's Lament
by Ken

Comment:
This is one of the images that took my breath away! Just the right amount of light to see her eyes and outline. The perfect pose to be dramatic and oh so elegant!

Big Lagoon, Muir Beach
by EstimatedEyes

Comment:
So beautiful! It̢۪s one of those images that shows us how it̢۪s done! Congratulations!

Sasha
by vawendy

Comment:
Haha! Sasha sounds like a handful! She reminds me of my Vizsla granddog! Like babysitting a toddler! You have to watch them every minute! But, beautiful and sweet, and she gave you an honorable mention, so it̢۪s all good, right? Congratulations!

Spiraling Succulent
by Donna-Dee

Comment:
This is so deserving of top honors. It̢۪s beautiful in every way!

His Lover's Rose
by patches

Comment:
This is beautiful! Congratulations on your ribbon to complement this gorgeous red!

Heart On My Sleeve
by grahamgator

Comment:
This is not only my favorite photo in this challenge, it̢۪s one of my favorite low key portraits I̢۪ve ever seen. It had to get first place! As I mentioned, it will be my bar in my future attempts to capture an artistic low key image. I think her soft skin makes it even more stunning, and if you blow the image up, you can tell it̢۪s very natural and unedited. Congratulations on a ton of levels!

Road Food Heaven — Olallieberry Pie & a Cup of Joe
by Bear_Music

Comment:
If the company was good... doesn't get much better! Nice job!

Ran Out Of Sunscreen!
by GolferDDS

Comment:
Haha! This is fabulous! It's another one of those photos I will remember after I've clicked away to the finish line. I'm not 100% sure tho, if it's because I just can't "unsee it"... or because it's just that unique and powerful. Maybe both. :)

I’m the only one of me
by PennyStreet

Comment:
There's so much character in this beautiful portrait. It's one I will remember long after I click onto the next. Nice job!