...bought it in a second hand store...
by taterbug

Comment:
This meets the challenge well for me, but it's too much. Too much gaudiness and I'm not crazy about the red overtones. Sorry...

Still a Fire Within
by Artyste

Comment:
This is one of the most wonderful portraits I've seen. What a face on that guy. Great job processing, too. Wow! Also, I know that titles don't mean everything, but this is such a moving title, I can't not mention it. Congratulations on the whole package!

POP AND HIS CAMERA.
by harley

Comment:
He's taking a picture of me! Cool idea.

\"The Boat, bound by rust and locked in time, would never fish again.\"
by jrjr

Comment:
The detail and the light and the colors ... spectacular! Even the title is a winner. Congratulations on making a wonderful image. The background looks almost 2 dimensional, like a drawing. I've been staring at it for a while, and can't figure it out.

Leaves of a Rose
by AStarWithin

Comment:
Wonder how this would be if it were cropped so the leaves were not dead center? The background helps the leaves and their stem to stand out nicely.

Eaton's Neck Lighthouse - 1799
by LtHousLady

Comment:
Wonderful lighthouse and impressive b&w. The grain adds to it for me, as do those really black blacks. And what a sky!

My Grandmother's Christening gown - 1911
by xianart

Comment:
Beautiful dress - what a great heirloom. I'd love to see a soft light on the dress, so the pretty details could come out more. A different background might work, too. The dress is sweet.

Bug's View of a Beetle
by Ropinamoment

Comment:
Ah, I wish this little bug were bigger, even if it is a bug's view :-)

Iowa State Capital Built in 1871
by colbylark3

Comment:
In this image, each separate subject is a winner by itself. For me, though, the fact that there are 3 main subjects (steps with statue, sky, and domed building) competes for my attention too much. I think any two of the elements alone would've been a winner, but not all three. You are a master at processing! This is really an amazing and good job technically.

Blacksmith Shop
by dale99

Comment:
Definitely meets the challenge topic, without a doubt. However, the focus and business detracts from all the interesting stuff this scene has to offer. Keep trying, and keep entering challenges! You've found a nice scene here.