Creepy Crawler
by dogz

Comment:
Fake bug, ain't it... ; ) Nice composition.

Reflective Silhouettes at The Wall
by TDCollins

Comment:
You know, I would say this fits the challenge even if the reflections weren't present, as the engravings are silhouettes of the individuals they represent.

Evening Onlooker
by Konador

Comment:
Wow. I'm speechless.

Expecting
by just-married

Comment:
Great!

Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of Fire!
by Skip

Comment:
If you hadn't mentioned the "balls of fire" in the title, I never would have noticed ;)

The composition is nothing but perfect. I could just imagine the full smile of the man. I rarely run across a photo where the feelings of the subjects are so strongly conveyed through composition. Going in my favs.

One man and his dog
by sidpixel

Comment:
This is quite cool. The contrast was maybe tweaked a little much.

Where the Royals and Chiefs Come to Play
by Cutter

Comment:
stunning lighting and colors

Amish Sunset
by audinut

Comment:
good composition

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment:
I know it's been a while since this challenge ended, but I just stumbled across it after not checking up on the portfolio of one of my favorite photographers in a while.

I strongly agree with your argument. The meaning of a work of art is what is conveyed through the piece, by the artist; The meaning isn't the forced opinion of the viewer, which, sadly, crops up here a little too often. I guess the expansion of mind philosophy associated with art fell through the cracks in some generation.

What's truly sad about this case in particular is that the photo not only stands on its own merits, but it meets the challenge too an expansive extent. The superficiality in judging... amazing.

What makes one's self is their thoughts, their mind, their beliefs, and what they do; not their appearance.

It's a beautiful photo, Robert. You should be proud.

Geometry in Steel
by Neil

Comment:
This is absolutely stunning. Congrats on the well deserved ribbon.