Pride, sloth.
by Mazka

Comment:
The lighting is just not effective with this shot.

Envious of Their Love
by Man_Called_Horse

Comment:
This one made me laugh. Was everyone involved in the gag. The two people coming out of the building are either not in on the gag or are good actors.

Punk Rock Princess / Wrath
by Photogma

Comment:
Cute shot, but not really picking up on the wrath.

Got Cheese?
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
This is just so wrong on so many levels. However, I keep finding myself coming back to it- again and again and again. I think this has pointed out a serious flaw in my character- or perhaps just a masochistic streak. Can someone help? I had intended on speaking to the technical merits of this photo, but can't seem to rid myself of the shame that I feel just from viewing it.

Eye for Colours
by librodo

Comment:

Originally posted by TheLittleIsland: PS: STOP OPPRESSING THE USE OF HARSH LANGUAGE. HARSH LANGUAGE IS AN INEVITABILITY THAT EVERYONE SHOULD LEARN TO DEAL WITH, AND IS SIMULTANEOUSLY AN EXPRESSIVE FORM OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. WHERE WOULD HEMMINGWAY BE IF HE WEREN'T AN OFFENSIVE SUNNUVABICTH? STICKS AND STONES...

Hemingway was a master of language, he could do in 6 words what many writers could not express in entire volumes. The use of offensive or harsh language in his writing is a reflection of the times and the people that he was writing about, it was not an effort to shock or offend. There are times and places for harsh language, it is not an inevitability that must be accepted. Society has always set up guidelines with respect to behaviors and practices.

My photo comments: (I apologize for the above, but felt the need to respond). Beautiful shot. I personally do like the DOF, I think it keeps it from appearing like a 'pin wheel'. I think the 'Is this a Collection?' argument is pointless. Most challenges are open to a level of personal flexibility on the part of the photographer and it is up to the voters to make their own interpretation of the challenge description. There have been many challenges lately where quality photos were entered, but came in very low due to not meeting the challenge- as interpreted by a majority of voters. The first decision on meeting the 'spirit of the challenge' is made by the entering photographer, the final decision is made by the voters and in this case the voters have spoken. Once again, very well done.

Edited for a typo...

Message edited by author 2005-12-21 17:11:06.

My little piece of heaven
by aleguga

Comment:
Beautiful. Perfectly lit, very well done.

empty foot bridge
by AzCKelly

Comment:
Nice shot. Great exposure, nice 'feel' to the photo.

What time do the cows get milked?!!
by hotbut

Comment:
Kind of flat, could use some contrast.

My Last Morning
by fiverivers

Comment:
Very well done, shame the stem is blown out.

Kiss Goodbye
by stare_at_the_sun

Comment:
Very interesting use of the flash. Glad to see there isn't a blob over the faces, how many shots did this take. Nicely original.