Bokeh Rising II
by 2mccs

Comment:
Congratulations, Marla! Fantastic work of art. My favorite.

Extreme Shadow Puppets
by Nobody

Comment:
great capture - 9

Stair shadow
by Melethia

Comment:
This is the best shot in the challenge but may not make the top 20. Something you are accustomed to? 10

Duality
by LucidLotus

Comment:
complex simplicity with great tonal range - very nice

Yellow Flowers
by 2mccs

Comment:
Beautiful shot - congratulations on your first ribbon! It won't be your last.

blue/orange
by pointandshoot

Comment:
Thank you all for your comments and critiques. This is a purple flower in a five gallon bucket of old and separated yellow paint. The paint was stirred to create the 'leaves'. An adjustment layer "selective colors" was used to change to orange/blue which was more dramatic than the original yellow/purple.

Message edited by author 2006-05-03 01:45:23.

Glimpse of 1865
by Balko

Comment:
I picked this as a top 3. I love the composition (rule of thirds inside a rule of thirds) and your colors give this a sureal "painting" feel. The balance between the outside and inside light is perfect. Not showing the face give this an air of mystery - I think showing his face would have ruined this photo. There are times to break established rules and this is an example. Keep shots like this coming, even if they are not always rewarded with high scores.

bitch
by whiteroom

Comment:
Lesley - you have a pair of brass ones. Super shot.

Early Spring
by pointandshoot

Comment:
Thank you for the comments. "Sometimes you eat the frog, and sometimes the frog eats you."

Stockholm
by Painiel

Comment:
My favorite of this challenge - the oversharpening gives this a unique "cut-out" look. Great composition and depth. Very creative.