Best Friends
by Neuferland

Comment:
I'm totally conviced! Nice job meeting the challenge.

Her little Wonder
by jessfrolio

Comment:
Like the natural light on the face of the girl and her reflection in the goldfish bowl. Wish the truck outside the window was not visible.

Decorations for Ducks
by john180270

Comment:
Good idea, but (it seems to me that) the execution of this shot stretches the limits of the camera used. I do like the color cast though.

Winning with Class
by Zap228

Comment:
In the spirit of honest feedback, I truly do not understand the connection between the image and "Winning" in the title. Does this item relate to a holiday game of some sort?

Mutual Trust
by Gatorguy

Comment:
Nice smiles!

"Nightime Yuletide"
by tfarrell23

Comment:
Like the floating effect of the overhead lights. Nice photo!

Collision
by thatcloudthere

Comment:
I like the photojournalistic aspect of the shot, and I think you succeeded in communicating the idea of "broken lives" by the inclusion of the stroller. Although you have several commenters that applaud the high key treatment, I want to offer another opinion. Comparing your entry to your original photo, I find the b&w version to be much the busier of the two, and less successful in communicating the story of what has happened here. I think that the high key treatment does add drama, but in this case at the expense of clarity. I would have scored your entry a 6 had I voted on it.

On another front, after looking at the third (context) photo, it's amazing that you were able to position yourself to get the shots you did. Good job! I'll try to be as determined in taking my pics in the upcoming challenges.

Message edited by author 2004-12-22 14:00:11.

Ouch, no serviceable parts inside!
by graphicfunk

Comment:
What a lesson in creativity! VERY well deserved ribbon, congratulations!

Sad End for a Classic
by nova

Comment:
I have done some research since I shot this photo. This is a '49 Buick Super ragtop - not a Chevy like I thought. Incredible to me that it has a 1962 license plate still attached. Thanks for all the kind comments and votes in my best finish yet. --Ray

Message edited by author 2005-06-25 14:19:44.

Banzai!
by Bran-O-Rama

Comment:
I think this shot lacks only one thing - a focal point (such as a surfer or swimmers). The blowing spray does a good job of depicting WIND.