Stamen
by biggood53

Comment:
Not so bizarre as Beautiful. Macros of flowers are my favorites. No wonder insects are so attracted. Fantastic close-up.

Blown by the wind
by bairas

Comment:
Excellent curbed trees. Wow. I hated the white straw in the middle. Framing the best.

Heavenly Glow
by Truegsht

Comment:
I love the bright light that looks like a figure with a huge mouth, eyes and nose. Lots of shadow, nice clouds. I found it a bit dark. Good photo.

Natural Symmetry
by marbo

Comment:
What a great first photo to vote on. Like two hands facing each other the clouds and foam seem to stretch out towards the pair of walkers and about to grasp the buildings. I give you a nine with 10 potential. Thanks.

Poverty with pigeon.
by ridvanerkan

Comment:
Color coordination of box, bird and man excellent. The photo is fabulous but still too rich for this weeks theme. Great eight.

In need of repair
by dogz

Comment:
Who said poor had to be without color photo a hit with me. Added to my favorites and eight up your score. Thanks.

innocence in the eyes of poverty
by olhaldo

Comment:
You`ve captured my perception of poverty; seemingly neglected yet oblivious with a piercing glare. I get a feeling of choice between recognising versus ignoring needs before us. The reflection on the wall increases interest. The bright clean junk food bag contrasts with the shaby clothes and the need to alter priorities. Should we create the best chip ever or care for our young? Ten

nuclear weapon can give us all powerty
by Mona

Comment:
What a great nuclear explosion cloud. I appreciated the building lines. Mostly I loved the window frame with the lighting within. After voting for 15 minutes, I am having trouble defining for myself and understanding what others see as poverty. I will surprise myself by voting a 10 this time around. 7 for your anti-powerty slogan.

Penniless
by scalvert

Comment:
I loved the symbolism of poverty wearing used clothing. Your depiction of a hand pinching an empty pocket had me thinking criminal pick pocket as a survival course of action. The substance on the hands adds character and the dark background enhances the shapes and focus on the various items. I found the insects distracting . The black background made me think that this was a created art photo. The hand was my favorite part of the photo. Thanks.

Simplicity and Patience:The basic education
by kghoshal

Comment:
Three poses, three positions, great triangle composition. I gave this photo a 10 for brightness, story telling, and the exellent message for us all that education begins and ends outside the classroom. These three children are quiet yet curious and unique in their characters, what they are looking at and how they seem to view the world in different sitting, climbing and standing positions. Thanks a lot.